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 411326 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 411358 epoch_slot_no: 958 block_no: 411305 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-28 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd16153e7323f30961330e59c29381311827a501e1ef05fc4fd39a2bc423ca00cBlock Operator
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