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 1042485 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1042547 epoch_slot_no: 5747 block_no: 1042435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-05-23 05:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ab8fbe72d4783944753f034e0bfe400eff9fa2fc164ddf9f33d1a6bd44ddd46Block Operator
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