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 4447833 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449880 epoch_slot_no: 280 block_no: 4447656 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2086 time: 2020-07-19 23:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c7686c849473b39e92bf9ca9fdf80cf893ed016fc23ed6f06d3a79298c412cbBlock Operator
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