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 4451567 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4453614 epoch_slot_no: 4014 block_no: 4451390 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 929 time: 2020-07-20 20:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e748083be6943a4bd1a557345a9bfa6724f675e2cc86d4d976beef4c2695308Block Operator
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