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 4450151 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452198 epoch_slot_no: 2598 block_no: 4449974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1417 time: 2020-07-20 12:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a51c0c92b87bc77942909418a728b70a841f793b8a87794a37a26f15fb3eaf9Block Operator
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