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 411999 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 412031 epoch_slot_no: 1631 block_no: 411978 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-28 06:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef3a22281d048477c9a4b8e8f3f8d46e61e1a38df51713f12800d25e8a1f6e15Block Operator
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