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 4447516 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449563 epoch_slot_no: 21563 block_no: 4447339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1241 time: 2020-07-19 21:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x698207e03ee17355045f82ab1180371477310cb8c4e52398d7ab803f97d1f3e0Block Operator
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