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 681798 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 681842 epoch_slot_no: 12242 block_no: 681765 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2955 time: 2018-02-28 17:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xabd31694e9737063dba58ef3edaf78f9a3175e332ca8b1e6d37004a208f33388Block Operator
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