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 4451019 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4453066 epoch_slot_no: 3466 block_no: 4450842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2865 time: 2020-07-20 17:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bf43e9593acf3829af04c2eeb3bca0b490816003b66a80744b4e1051b4df7caBlock Operator
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