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 4447746 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449793 epoch_slot_no: 193 block_no: 4447569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2118 time: 2020-07-19 22:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4d726ccbb4cc088cf008f78501663b1e82ae269b1d653bd35616e4d19f7ba9dBlock Operator
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