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 4451328 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4453375 epoch_slot_no: 3775 block_no: 4451151 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1233 time: 2020-07-20 18:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9949e7b1b51f818bc8b63a2e745e48f761fe5a9d53e871c514c1696817f47198Block Operator
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