What are sidechains? - Blockchain Quiz

Blockchain - Quiz(MCQ)

What are sidechains?

Another term for a hash function

Smart Contracts that have forked off the main Blockchain

A parallel network running adjacent to the main blockchain network for additional security

Any mechanism that allows tokens from one blockchain to be securely used within a completely separate Blockchain

Correct Answer : Any mechanism that allows tokens from one blockchain to be securely used within a completely separate Blockchain

Explanation : A sidechain is a separate blockchain which runs in parallel to Ethereum Mainnet and operates independently. It has its own consensus algorithm (e.g. proof-of-authority, Delegated proof-of-stake, Byzantine fault tolerance). It is connected to Mainnet by a two-way bridge.

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What biblical name is given to the first block in blockchain?

Genesis

Ada

Origin

Primal

Correct Answer : Genesis

Explanation : A genesis block (block number 0) is the initial block in a blockchain. This is the sole block in a blockchain that does not include any transactions and does not have a valid reference to a previous block.

Blockchain does not provide?

Security

Immutability

Fast transaction time

Fault tolerance

Correct Answer : Fast transaction time

Explanation : When a blockchain's scalability is high, it means the network can handle a large number of transactions quickly. It enables separate accounts to exchange data swiftly, if not immediately, independent of the network traffic.

The height of the block is the ____ in the chain between it and the genesis block.

Metadata that is

Merkle tree hash

Size of the memory cache

Number of blocks

Correct Answer : Number of blocks

Explanation : The total number of blocks connected since the genesis block is the block height. The number of blocks between any given block and the genesis block determines its height.