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 4451826 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4453873 epoch_slot_no: 4273 block_no: 4451649 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-07-20 21:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e15ca81bb908ccf6417144ac587954b9cf508bdd16a640463b12f3aa8a144a6Block Operator
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