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 4447909 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449956 epoch_slot_no: 356 block_no: 4447732 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-07-19 23:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2fe7260e42fb46a253a2f868fb7d6750e9f8669af2a4ae0ff83c2a684e0fd60Block Operator
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