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 411654 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 411686 epoch_slot_no: 1286 block_no: 411633 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2107 time: 2017-12-28 04:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x572743ee36cf70e7436ec6e744f0455f7943ebbfca60f66e57a5750a190e0863Block Operator
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