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  • Career Scope: Data Structures in Blockchain Development

    Varun Mehta

    Member

    Updated: Mar 27, 2025
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    I’m preparing for a tech interview that focuses heavily on blockchain, and I’m trying to really understand how blockchain works as a data structure. I understand the basics—decentralized, secure, and all that—but when they ask me to explain it purely as a way to organize data, I got confused.

    Is it even close to something like a linked list? Or is that a bad comparison?

    Also, I dont understand how data management is done better by chaining blocks ? what exactly happens at this stage. Does it help with storage efficiency or fast retrieval, or is there something I’m missing?

    If anyone can help in understanding the concept or share some, it will be a great help. I dont want to appear dumb in front of interviewers lol. Thanks!

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  • Benny Angela

    Member • 6mos

    Blockchain, at its core, is a linked list data structure where each block contains a batch of transactions or data entries, along with a unique cryptographic hash of the previous block.

    This creates a secure, chronological chain. What sets blockchain apart is its immutability and decentralized validation process. Once a block is added, altering its data requires recalculating all subsequent block hashes, making tampering practically impossible.

    Each block stores a Merkle tree root, which helps efficiently verify large amounts of data. This structure enhances security by enabling fast, cryptographic proof that data hasn't been altered. In decentralized systems, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, consensus algorithms such as Proof of Work (PoW) or Proof of Stake (PoS) ensure that the chain's integrity is maintained without a central authority. In short, blockchain merges cryptography with a robust data structure to offer an unparalleled level of security, traceability, and trust in distributed environments.

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  • Sheza Henry

    Member • 5mos

    Think of blockchain as a unique way of organizing data where each block acts like a "snapshot" of transactions or data at a specific moment, and those snapshots are linked together in a sequence. Unlike a typical linked list, each block doesn’t just point to the next; it also includes a cryptographic hash of the previous block, creating a secure, unchangeable chain. This setup makes it perfect for environments where data integrity and transparency are critical, like in financial transactions or supply chains. When it comes to storage and retrieval, blockchain is more about ensuring trust and security rather than being super efficient for large amounts of data, so it's not always the go-to for general data management.

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