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 4451295 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4453342 epoch_slot_no: 3742 block_no: 4451118 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4850 time: 2020-07-20 18:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22a54c738900e963cef3619ed7d4f3b7f06a51a67a3804d2bc33c11cb0814899Block Operator
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