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 4447070 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449117 epoch_slot_no: 21117 block_no: 4446893 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1524 time: 2020-07-19 19:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc50215dd4bc54384aa33550b8a2a16abe9064ccb5b6a9888b4115df98f0b6820Block Operator
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