Forget the 4x4's if its treated southern yellow pine with any knots, or imperfections like all wood has, they can be very brittle and snap, I've had brand new ones break in half just from dropping or tossing them. There is wind load to consider, these are just too small. Also consider CCA .40 or .60 treated lumber for poles that are in the ground, you can order it for ag and industrial/commercial uses, this is an ag type building. There are marine grades of it too, fresh or salt water, but a .60 CCA in reasonably well drained soil should outlast you.
You can find a lot of pole barn construction details for reference on the web, take a look, it will help you immensely.
I don't understand the concrete block detail, it sounds like a knee wall, which will require footings, you could build off that, but it has to be sound, and you'll need an anchor detail for the wood framing. Cinder block is an old outdated term, concrete masonry unit (CMU) is the correct term, and of course most will know what you mean anyway but....... its like Rich (Old) with the bees and wasps terminology. Same with "Masonary" there is no such thing, its "Masonry".
Good point about the site, make sure you check elevations and address drainage issues, both roof and ground. There is nothing worse than a building that is too low. Also consider any future uses or things you may want to add later. Its highly beneficial to plan or do any prep work during initial construction vs after its done, the cost will only go up and will be significantly more.
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