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 1139983 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1140100 epoch_slot_no: 16900 block_no: 1139929 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1163 time: 2018-06-14 19:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x595172405a6664d182e324f9a5a721f8a09895b3cf30736eac9962b76be347f1Block Operator
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