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 411549 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 411581 epoch_slot_no: 1181 block_no: 411528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2026 time: 2017-12-28 04:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x433934865d186207170e7aa0e747c8a1d103b5c07bb105eeb4260e86855b0e53Block Operator
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