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 4447794 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449841 epoch_slot_no: 241 block_no: 4447617 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1773 time: 2020-07-19 23:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3812117ff8cb65a8225b436b27e7d795a89f2bc202bf7b6693cf4f0021cf4b8bBlock Operator
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