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 4451169 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4453216 epoch_slot_no: 3616 block_no: 4450992 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4965 time: 2020-07-20 17:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fc7b06d44e95d3b7304c5b53178878d81329670a5c6c4bb1d62b5566dec9a23Block Operator
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