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 451112 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 451146 epoch_slot_no: 19146 block_no: 451090 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1376 time: 2018-01-06 08:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d20a19beff5abd0dbfc6995db0b646cb50da4a93421872ad87c343060486c12Block Operator
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