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 4447510 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4449557 epoch_slot_no: 21557 block_no: 4447333 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2149 time: 2020-07-19 21:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dfd069aa141e60d229ebaf70e6c0b05db4da586974c7c215751a26f084cc4b1Block Operator
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