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 447300 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 447334 epoch_slot_no: 15334 block_no: 447278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-05 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47e9291388ac231868cc6365e0fc2e281380e1fb930c0220f78b1281fc141babBlock Operator
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