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 1042741 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1042803 epoch_slot_no: 6003 block_no: 1042691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2240 time: 2018-05-23 07:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c41575e1d6806f0430d0ed56995537f8425e3d786f5fc28a7415a9b2ab1d322Block Operator
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