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 681289 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 681333 epoch_slot_no: 11733 block_no: 681256 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1742 time: 2018-02-28 14:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2253948f9d6923e5439d26f6ec6f8bdca7eb78cc03a5cd485bb8c4be21a17aa6Block Operator
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