Tamper-Evidence

So what does this tamper evident database actually look like? Well, if you’re an average user, here’s a real example of a block found on Blockchain.info, a company that keeps track of all information about the Bitcoin Blockchain for public access.

We’ll explain each of these fields by the end of the video.

Here’s the exact same block, but now in JSON format.

This is a much more understandable format for a computer.

But what is the role of each of these different pieces of information?

Dissecting a Block