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 4447660 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449707 epoch_slot_no: 107 block_no: 4447483 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 953 time: 2020-07-19 22:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef66429fff939de16dd8c8f0a650ea5d84f8f97f591d046bf64d785e617d72f6Block Operator
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