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 4451753 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4453800 epoch_slot_no: 4200 block_no: 4451576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3268 time: 2020-07-20 21:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41927acec7eaf37fe21ce1a18f020b814b890ef996b1f8bad6659403231dc0a2Block Operator
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