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 1042908 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1042970 epoch_slot_no: 6170 block_no: 1042858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1430 time: 2018-05-23 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57e968983cadcc119222285b532f266c6b5e11e00d9258efcfb317ccc6ff5bd5Block Operator
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