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 4451271 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4453318 epoch_slot_no: 3718 block_no: 4451094 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2020-07-20 18:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ac04153b34657e537e3f3748586b40c92e262dfa043260f54a1f69a50ae1bb9Block Operator
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