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 4447962 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450009 epoch_slot_no: 409 block_no: 4447785 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1499 time: 2020-07-20 00:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd824131065f892c3c36308aee8feb6b7128045ab6ab33a64b20aa71cf68699e9Block Operator
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