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 447106 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 447140 epoch_slot_no: 15140 block_no: 447084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2018-01-05 09:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1d1f678b79d4040b2670271a1f3854fe62c6f27b5674fca25663dd1b851f889Block Operator
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