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 411969 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 412001 epoch_slot_no: 1601 block_no: 411948 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-28 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31316b6b046326e863d3025ec8bacb7b3c8c7391fc8a45f2f4ba052f9fc0844aBlock Operator
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