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 4447107 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449154 epoch_slot_no: 21154 block_no: 4446930 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2020-07-19 19:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac0de48b1345898307009d9c8f4391b3c9098275ae89d0010969aa6b586e6a7aBlock Operator
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