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 681163 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 681207 epoch_slot_no: 11607 block_no: 681130 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-28 14:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6f3b43b36ef5347a6a8e7e5debfab62cc0dbfc853f8ac916c033afe1ea6fed9Block Operator
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