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 1042126 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1042188 epoch_slot_no: 5388 block_no: 1042076 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1762 time: 2018-05-23 03:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7374e16b410546c75e6458bf7d617b7d7ea5bd21a4f97aa8d96a2e69e99e10a6Block Operator
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