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 681783 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 681827 epoch_slot_no: 12227 block_no: 681750 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-28 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x576178c501e75f17438b5b8b616be7823299a54cd71e1396197ddb2f54c91db6Block Operator
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