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 4447169 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449216 epoch_slot_no: 21216 block_no: 4446992 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1557 time: 2020-07-19 19:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f76c1a77d8426db443289c3c2ade7d6c10b71816bb4a7a33d3d8e0db16d089aBlock Operator
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