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 4370922 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372969 epoch_slot_no: 9769 block_no: 4370745 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2206 time: 2020-07-02 04:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x013eae557b0bf7da2b737f53ddd6841106cc9cc96087f31e7d95c1ebed4d21abBlock Operator
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