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 451686 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 451720 epoch_slot_no: 19720 block_no: 451664 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-06 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6ae6b4ce941af654ded6bc221dd048c3e9d79304e77c20126ee6d1dde337b2dBlock Operator
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