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 411467 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 411499 epoch_slot_no: 1099 block_no: 411446 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1393 time: 2017-12-28 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbdbc92c55c8613b6b021fbf31dedddbc31ced330546159a7f7845d60a407a093Block Operator
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