Blocks
Learn to monitor blocks and build powerful decentralized applications (dApps).
Beginner
10 minutes
10-second Block Generation, Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), Compressed vs. Expanded Blocks, and Block Aliases.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of JavaScript and a connected ThorClient.
Welcome to the foundation of blockchain data! To build a decentralized application (dApp), you first need to understand how the network records its history. In this series, we will dive into Blocks—the snapshots that keep the network moving.
Skills the Learner Will Acquire:
Identifying block metadata (ID, Number, Timestamp).
Utilizing SDK methods to fetch compressed or expanded data.
Navigating the chain using reserved block aliases.
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