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 1042952 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1043014 epoch_slot_no: 6214 block_no: 1042902 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2784 time: 2018-05-23 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x799e5e44ff4c073c6851570a0639fba0a742633577383798992aa7471fe5cda1Block Operator
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