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 681087 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 681131 epoch_slot_no: 11531 block_no: 681054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2824 time: 2018-02-28 13:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fbb372b2395c8b86cf499c7639080b5862ffa9cf85f6a2d88ba181641bde812Block Operator
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