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BlockChain - Concepts1
BlockChain - Concepts1
Key Components:
Blocks:
Transactions:
Cryptography:
Consensus Mechanism:
Common mechanisms include Proof of Work (PoW), Proof of Stake (PoS), and Delegated Proof of
Stake (DPoS).
Blockchain Networks:
Public Blockchain:
Open to anyone.
Example: Bitcoin.
Private Blockchain:
Example: Hyperledger.
Permissioned Blockchain:
Smart Contracts:
Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code.
Automatically enforce and execute contract clauses when predefined conditions are met.
Scalability:
Interoperability:
Security:
Regulatory Environment:
Use Cases:
Financial Services:
Healthcare:
Identity Management:
Emerging Trends:
Conclusion: