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 411225 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 411257 epoch_slot_no: 857 block_no: 411204 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-28 02:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad77fd537067845f249b12c996d09d9e3dce48c6196ebae14009de40b8cb63d4Block Operator
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