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 4447791 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4449838 epoch_slot_no: 238 block_no: 4447614 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1948 time: 2020-07-19 23:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4b17b8d5beb519753ce620099692618de24f2a258011352e7df9a5d2465ae30Block Operator
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