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 4370861 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372908 epoch_slot_no: 9708 block_no: 4370684 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2590 time: 2020-07-02 03:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7f8ae282e1947eb74a47e86c59ca5c3db4a62f030764ddfccc900e551ac76fdBlock Operator
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