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 4447103 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449150 epoch_slot_no: 21150 block_no: 4446926 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2418 time: 2020-07-19 19:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1a451e934f40f8e4a52da1cbd8d4e452bc0a4b59d62d2f8cc779d3b5029bc5Block Operator
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