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 4447153 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449200 epoch_slot_no: 21200 block_no: 4446976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3506 time: 2020-07-19 19:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaec961d79495e23b3fc76ae43ecb84e82b4968f6a5e0f7c7a866071b611beca9Block Operator
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