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 4447859 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449906 epoch_slot_no: 306 block_no: 4447682 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1892 time: 2020-07-19 23:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b49933d624d91cbafd6fe99cf7cc3d75417a6ce26c2f1b9426deaeffd93c5ccBlock Operator
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