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 411890 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 411922 epoch_slot_no: 1522 block_no: 411869 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-28 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b3a7381a9c45b935bdb54ad76bbc619519de24da615c3f65086fc4b8694c5b1Block Operator
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