A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4370771 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372817 epoch_slot_no: 9617 block_no: 4370594 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-02 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80287a4356d2f51d5d1e2b56f56defebe9a689837e2562248c4b3db254c4c60aBlock Operator
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