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 4447054 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4449101 epoch_slot_no: 21101 block_no: 4446877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3235 time: 2020-07-19 18:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17cc3ea1f112f1a796db4038ab3c6531451595d5e547d63c1fd43d8c1fba908fBlock Operator
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