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 411718 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 411750 epoch_slot_no: 1350 block_no: 411697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2819 time: 2017-12-28 05:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc64e008884d1a98d6cd50c137766faae6a0ae4e1b85ed3fd035b1e74814ce896Block Operator
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