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 447942 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 447976 epoch_slot_no: 15976 block_no: 447920 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-05 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6078b6bb4b75c3611d01929cb6e962302200bda51872b2156f2425b32ab18e92Block Operator
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