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 1286160 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1286282 epoch_slot_no: 11882 block_no: 1286099 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2018-07-18 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d52c03e25ca151def6f2e8c9d3d8948b7488766b9a5b55e03f21f98cc8fa502Block Operator
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