Blocks

Blocks are the containers that hold a list of transactions and are added to the blockchain in a linear, chronological order.

Structure of a Block

• Header: Contains metadata about the block, such as the previous block's hash, timestamp, and the current block's hash.

• Transaction List: An ordered list of all transactions included in the block.

• Gas and Fees: Information about the total gas used in the block and the fees paid.

Importance for Developers

Blocks are the backbone of the blockchain. Understanding how they are structured and how transactions are added to them is crucial for both reading from and writing to the blockchain. Knowing how to interpret block data can also be useful for debugging and analytics.

By gaining a thorough understanding of these core components—Types, Transactions, and Blocks—developers and users alike can interact with MetaChain in a more informed and effective manner.