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 1042114 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1042176 epoch_slot_no: 5376 block_no: 1042064 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1886 time: 2018-05-23 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x820a5bb719ed090b6be2bd1de892e96c1eea5cba1f2032321c2e48c841e8b1e3Block Operator
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