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 1042077 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1042139 epoch_slot_no: 5339 block_no: 1042027 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1159 time: 2018-05-23 03:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85d477730dcc96095fe7ac4341d013cc52f9357f58616ed3391c84e3ae4fe0f3Block Operator
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