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 411191 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 411223 epoch_slot_no: 823 block_no: 411170 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2107 time: 2017-12-28 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8711961fe57c8fb607744439bc9d8e5d80261a44ae25cfecbf7cfcfc0530b986Block Operator
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