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 1037242 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1037304 epoch_slot_no: 504 block_no: 1037192 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1302 time: 2018-05-22 00:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c946f7d25282e46aba56361a038b47eeec48d74aeab1ea1ebd1d59c053a2af0Block Operator
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