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 4451176 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4453223 epoch_slot_no: 3623 block_no: 4450999 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1796 time: 2020-07-20 17:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4da8d37c9d7a6438e932b42651b1996386fd7b072dde5a2143355ffea1178728Block Operator
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