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 451506 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 451540 epoch_slot_no: 19540 block_no: 451484 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-06 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d6fa5826f402739daa61dd552f9cb7d846603900eb5846d0109d28d6e460c20Block Operator
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