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 1042838 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1042900 epoch_slot_no: 6100 block_no: 1042788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2055 time: 2018-05-23 07:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02f30ac5995e66cc81b734115760fbfcce5247b30ed942b5047a7641c3fc454fBlock Operator
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