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 4447985 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4450032 epoch_slot_no: 432 block_no: 4447808 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2850 time: 2020-07-20 00:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a93f1460e9db97a704fda292096341d0d73c7a53fa2e0289fded2984d3df649Block Operator
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