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 681278 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 681322 epoch_slot_no: 11722 block_no: 681245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2833 time: 2018-02-28 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc320e401c4012a3545324150c7789658b722f0bf2b3cf12ba3dc0d2cce7c3bdfBlock Operator
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