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 4447679 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4449726 epoch_slot_no: 126 block_no: 4447502 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 22149 time: 2020-07-19 22:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb81eed33d86cd35ec35b09363f13032cc7c8c34ff5afbe812d5bd670cfcf076aBlock Operator
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