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 4447120 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449167 epoch_slot_no: 21167 block_no: 4446943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1746 time: 2020-07-19 19:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x886120e72af56d066a04b0ab0b20eb0b6f126e3559460140ae60a80c35d880f0Block Operator
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