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 1042813 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1042875 epoch_slot_no: 6075 block_no: 1042763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-05-23 07:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x762b1fecef8e9fd0d1d90d7e1df1cd7d6b862f87285cf3e2f503a7a012a438fdBlock Operator
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