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 447515 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 447549 epoch_slot_no: 15549 block_no: 447493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1885 time: 2018-01-05 12:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8167f3ceb432d027dd199e31ad6ca95da32dd5872c71fd8f77990866a2184854Block Operator
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