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 4451433 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4453480 epoch_slot_no: 3880 block_no: 4451256 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-07-20 19:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cb3e20839aac941081824adda3c2b9cf21fc813592842bb67a47f30c46ee5bdBlock Operator
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