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 681565 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 681609 epoch_slot_no: 12009 block_no: 681532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1194 time: 2018-02-28 16:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44269524bd56b64003943229bcda8c5f2979f1e6c18ce528b5182fcbccea7a8aBlock Operator
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