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 4451228 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4453275 epoch_slot_no: 3675 block_no: 4451051 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1549 time: 2020-07-20 18:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ddfca007760326a34a9f9cba0a5ef44627ce21183a7e842f0d59ede6d2b354Block Operator
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