A block is a specific type of construct in a blockchainAs a distributed ledger technology (DLT), a blockchain is a digital ledger that can create an immutable record of transactions.... Read More that stores transactional information blocks typically contain transactionA transaction is a record of an event that occurred in the past. Transactions typically occur during the course of... Read More information but may include other data, such as smart contracts. Every block has a unique identifier that allows it to link to the previous block in the blockchain. Each verified block in the blockchain reinforces and adds security to the overall blockchain, forming the basis of how blockchain technology works.
