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 411367 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 411399 epoch_slot_no: 999 block_no: 411346 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-28 03:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5f9a721926c30cc7f1cd4dc59509d2d0337b8061d9b12261f0b327aa72bd245Block Operator
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