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 1042736 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1042798 epoch_slot_no: 5998 block_no: 1042686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1430 time: 2018-05-23 07:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda6ac6d69c21615c3950e12e5887f9bccfe6e28e490f7e1245f167915b076631Block Operator
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