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 4447684 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4449731 epoch_slot_no: 131 block_no: 4447507 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5394 time: 2020-07-19 22:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cae61e54ea518e975d00dd75d5da580011bcc3b62e1eb8e977e715e7cac2fbcBlock Operator
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