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 681918 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 681962 epoch_slot_no: 12362 block_no: 681885 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2834 time: 2018-02-28 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0137b86d8455b5cd1f0c6b8448c0b78200b4f8f2f9c772b1858aa05506c700f9Block Operator
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