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 4447029 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4449076 epoch_slot_no: 21076 block_no: 4446852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4931 time: 2020-07-19 18:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4617afa8c5a62e8d6a520d130582edb1e1d48c52685113c4f05b2696af40dceeBlock Operator
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