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 4451161 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4453208 epoch_slot_no: 3608 block_no: 4450984 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1856 time: 2020-07-20 17:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc5f24fa45e1901657a6c1bfa03d7c01e40c372dd5fa2ce950300937dcbb739bBlock Operator
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