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 681739 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 681783 epoch_slot_no: 12183 block_no: 681706 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1557 time: 2018-02-28 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ed1591dcf819119e6e5042c9b7bd90e6dc446e34a2a935f61e983da9bd97aacBlock Operator
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