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 681046 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 681090 epoch_slot_no: 11490 block_no: 681013 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2084 time: 2018-02-28 13:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1110ce3c87ed3eb9d9c65fdae2bd82343155741194bce411fca1ae1668b63089Block Operator
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