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 447742 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 447776 epoch_slot_no: 15776 block_no: 447720 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1085 time: 2018-01-05 13:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e78fd0bb2a351e5f9c7bdb6e5e8d4e35cb2f8dd6d18a67bfc4c8fe85e41a91dBlock Operator
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