If you have read my previous blog, “Blockchain Explorers: What’s Actually Happening On-Chain,” you might remember that while exploring a block, we came across a field called Merkle Root. At first, it looks like just another long string of letters and numbers in the block details. What is this hash actually telling us? We already know that a block can contain hundreds or thousands of transactions. So, how does the blockchain keep track of all those transactions in a way that i

We have covered a lot of foundation on blockchain in this series, starting from understanding centralized and decentralized networks, exploring what blockchain really is, comparing different blockchain types, diving into consensus mechanisms, and uncovering the protocol stack that keeps everything running. But theory can only take you so far. At some point you have to stop reading definitions and go look at the real thing. So, this post is the practical demo. If someone hands

In our previous discussions, we’ve covered the fundamental concepts of blockchain , including its consensus mechanisms and diverse applications . Today, we’ll shift our focus to the technical underpinnings of blockchain technology. We’ll explore the blockchain technology stack, protocols, the significance of smart contracts, and the potential for chain conflicts, including hard forks and soft forks. Blockchain Technology Stack Application Layer: The Front Door This is where u