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 4451618 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4453665 epoch_slot_no: 4065 block_no: 4451441 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3892 time: 2020-07-20 20:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb69126e549d4018b40edf48a8af627bb529b816f0adf1c6b6a7c4fe291770b8fBlock Operator
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