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 4447980 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450027 epoch_slot_no: 427 block_no: 4447803 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2871 time: 2020-07-20 00:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20622ec1cb84751795447741b66c9c684e8677f05187729a98754890fb8c9b18Block Operator
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