The Merkle Tree and Blockchain
The Merkle Tree, named after Ralph Merkle who introduced it in 1979, plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of data structures in blockchain networks. It is….
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Anatomy of a Blockchain block
A blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger that records transactions across multiple computers in such a way that the registered transactions cannot be altered retroactively. Each block in a blockchain….
Proof of History (PoH)
Proof of History (PoH) is a novel consensus algorithm designed to improve the scalability, speed, and efficiency of blockchain networks. Unlike traditional consensus mechanisms like Proof of Work (PoW) and….