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 4447820 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449867 epoch_slot_no: 267 block_no: 4447643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1614 time: 2020-07-19 23:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb44831cb9fec8eda2c095b94766201f849eb05420128a9ce8b8455279b924197Block Operator
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