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 4447890 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449937 epoch_slot_no: 337 block_no: 4447713 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1557 time: 2020-07-19 23:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9a744ab40c0bba9d2959a18960db8b2ac2083de8d32fa32bc70fafb3676e0d3Block Operator
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