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 681299 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 681343 epoch_slot_no: 11743 block_no: 681266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2254 time: 2018-02-28 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4856af9302a3bc4265beb337b65615a93d48175e82f738581ac1fd30d47100e4Block Operator
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