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 1140047 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1140164 epoch_slot_no: 16964 block_no: 1139993 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1955 time: 2018-06-14 19:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2e54febf17b9ebb6267a3c6210ac48a0bd4ee38256ebb949e68cb53e6ed77b8Block Operator
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