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 1042118 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1042180 epoch_slot_no: 5380 block_no: 1042068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1320 time: 2018-05-23 03:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa52774839785cbde3e4aa63b39e93ff91320a241bcbcf82cf3f082793fa5fe95Block Operator
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