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 4451141 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4453188 epoch_slot_no: 3588 block_no: 4450964 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2020-07-20 17:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1829ba2dfb4fd8fd4668ec88f4ee3563116f3585f460896b8f2a16c9a9c1e0d3Block Operator
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