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 4371070 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4373117 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 4370893 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8007 time: 2020-07-02 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x489197ada90cb1e1565a1e3f099b6ea406f917b78674c24c40b6aacdf0d2710eBlock Operator
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