Now, let's walk through the generic elements of a blockchain. You can use this as a handy reference section if you ever need a reminder about the different parts of a blockchain. More precise elements will be discussed in the context of their respective blockchains in later chapters, for example, the Ethereum blockchain. The structure of a generic blockchain can be visualized with the help of the following diagram:
Generic structure of a blockchain
Elements of a generic blockchain are described here one by one. These are the elements that you will come across in relation to blockchain:
- Address: Addresses are ...
