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 681218 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 681262 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 681185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-02-28 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40346ec63d0b07570027d8a34c41de14a52190f33c65774e6074aa2e1ab3a8aeBlock Operator
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