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 447970 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 448004 epoch_slot_no: 16004 block_no: 447948 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-05 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04e380d825642be8668074a55e172897d8a682cf5042a510066a59da5627dd24Block Operator
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