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 681766 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 681810 epoch_slot_no: 12210 block_no: 681733 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1276 time: 2018-02-28 17:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a17b649eba133f0753c51ee3ad29f6dc3aeea8b3f60012c24d6c07f9cc065cdBlock Operator
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