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 4447716 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449763 epoch_slot_no: 163 block_no: 4447539 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2925 time: 2020-07-19 22:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x508f277978877bab4ff08eb6271e9658b706c22ea39abcae26c9a2d0ff695a7eBlock Operator
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