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 4447180 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449227 epoch_slot_no: 21227 block_no: 4447003 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1229 time: 2020-07-19 19:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bf4ddd72cb909edf9faa14e6a5ebe28abeb8c2d410957d06329a75dbf848da6Block Operator
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