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 1139684 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1139801 epoch_slot_no: 16601 block_no: 1139630 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1438 time: 2018-06-14 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4523bf385e30407143a8439ce24042f36e0d09b98f8509b87f8a6ce79aadf1d1Block Operator
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