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 451742 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 451776 epoch_slot_no: 19776 block_no: 451720 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1933 time: 2018-01-06 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79b5d748cb88fedaa668e4b91fc5d904b48e32ad6f0cfec420dcbf8cd44fa8c4Block Operator
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