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 4451425 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4453472 epoch_slot_no: 3872 block_no: 4451248 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2020-07-20 19:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee5f8ee27f9e67be637e35b2cf21ea98045340b6bd4a2c2d70c6f072f2555fbBlock Operator
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