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 4451903 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4453950 epoch_slot_no: 4350 block_no: 4451726 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3338 time: 2020-07-20 21:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x735f2bd2f47306d7daec9652997c7fc83e6a132f5add24e0780087758137d273Block Operator
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