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 4451501 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4453548 epoch_slot_no: 3948 block_no: 4451324 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-20 19:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad768c71dd2a4abc596e4ea78978aab8014e71ee513b34795af0b7308e3c5addBlock Operator
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