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 411052 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 411084 epoch_slot_no: 684 block_no: 411031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-28 01:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea323432b5606f3adbf42a52cb62eb8e22c7d56b76d56e324e9c2705f8ec2c77Block Operator
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