Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way we conduct transactions and share information. It is a decentralized ledger that records transactions across many computers so that the record cannot be altered retroactively without the alteration of all subsequent blocks and the consensus of the network.

Key Features of Blockchain

  • Decentralization: Unlike traditional systems, blockchain operates without a central authority.
  • Transparency: All transactions are recorded on a public ledger, which can be viewed by anyone.
  • Security: The blockchain is secured by advanced cryptographic techniques.
  • Immutability: Once recorded, the data in any given block cannot be altered without altering all subsequent blocks, which requires network consensus.

How Blockchain Works

  1. Transactions: Users send transactions to the network.
  2. Blocks: Transactions are grouped into blocks.
  3. Mining: Miners validate and add these blocks to the blockchain.
  4. Consensus: The network reaches consensus on the validity of these blocks.

Use Cases of Blockchain

  • Financial Transactions: Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum use blockchain for secure transactions.
  • Supply Chain Management: Blockchain can track and verify the movement of goods.
  • Voting Systems: It can be used to create secure and transparent voting systems.

Blockchain Diagram

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