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 681112 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 681156 epoch_slot_no: 11556 block_no: 681079 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1366 time: 2018-02-28 13:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3a68e6b66291e89e321ad4b4e8e25e6b2c76743cfa2c23b84bf548f6076df10Block Operator
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