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 4370978 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4373025 epoch_slot_no: 9825 block_no: 4370801 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1137 time: 2020-07-02 04:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebe1a1f9388ff0a8fb1e4ea6eedd46a2ef0677c8e18db43ae759b6c0f5e384edBlock Operator
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