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 447069 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 447103 epoch_slot_no: 15103 block_no: 447047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-05 09:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25feca896716e0cdb1eca0f59b8607ac3e858ca2cd26a86bfe85997268462193Block Operator
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