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 4447903 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4449950 epoch_slot_no: 350 block_no: 4447726 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7377 time: 2020-07-19 23:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x707bed146abb22c1102dd07934ffa34271bf27f96a61e94e2813ee4e8f393daaBlock Operator
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