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 4447713 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4449760 epoch_slot_no: 160 block_no: 4447536 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2971 time: 2020-07-19 22:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef9d55199b13a7f023079409c6bb255807aefbef1ae2d6c73a6148b2347e53ceBlock Operator
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