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 1042234 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1042296 epoch_slot_no: 5496 block_no: 1042184 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2018-05-23 04:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d0060980116181876eed3f0e5668d1bba759fccab9a1b77b5944f4c825d1143Block Operator
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