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 681371 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 681415 epoch_slot_no: 11815 block_no: 681338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-28 15:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f637ed2de37c14d65a01f4cf9d9ba3273f5344710baf5fbbe0acf9ff6f7327aBlock Operator
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