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A Blockchain is a type of **distributed ledger** technology (DLT) that consists of a growing list of records, called **blocks**, that are securely linked together using **cryptography**.

Let's break down the terminologies in the above definition. We find below terminologies,
Let's break down the terminologies in the above definition. We'll find the terminologies below:

- Digital Ledger Technology (DLT)
- Blocks
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*Why is Blockchain addressed as a digital ledger if it can record more than account transactions? What other transaction details and information can it hold?*

Digital Ledger Technology is just a ledger that is shared among multiple nodes. This way there exists no need for a central authority to hold the info. Okay, how is it differentiated from a central database and what are their benefits?
Digital Ledger Technology is just a ledger that is shared among multiple nodes. This way there is no need for a central authority to hold the info.

Suppose that there is an organization that has 4 branches whose data are stored in a centralized database. So even if one branch needs any data from the ledger it needs approval from the database in charge. And if one hacks the central database he gets to tamper and control all the data.
*Okay, how is it differentiated from a central database and what are their benefits?*

Now let's assume every branch has a copy of the ledger and then once anything is added to the ledger by any branch it is gonna automatically reflect in all other ledgers available in other branches. This is done using a peer-to-peer network.
Suppose that there is an organization that has 4 branches whose data is stored in a centralized database. So even if one branch needs any data from the ledger it needs approval from the database in charge. And if one hacks the central database he gets to tamper and control all the data.

This means that even if information is tampered with in one branch we can find out. If one branch is hacked we can be alerted, so we can safeguard other branches. Now, assume these branches as computers or nodes and the ledger is a transaction record or digital receipt. If one ledger is hacked in a node we can detect since there will be a mismatch in comparison with other node information. So this is the concept of Digital Ledger Technology.
Now let's assume every branch has a copy of the ledger and then once anything is added to the ledger by any branch it is going to automatically reflect in all other ledgers available in the other branches. This is done using a peer-to-peer network.

This means that even if information is tampered with in one branch we can find out. If one branch is hacked we can be alerted, so we can safeguard other branches. Now, assume these branches as computers or nodes and the ledger is a transaction record or digital receipt. If one ledger is hacked in a node we can detect, since there will be a mismatch in comparison with other node information. So, this is the concept of Digital Ledger Technology.

*Is it required for all nodes to have access to all information in other nodes? Wouldn't this require enormous storage space in each node?*

## Blocks

In short, a block is nothing but a collection of records with a labelled header. These are connected cryptographically. Once a new block is added to a chain, the previous block is connected, more precisely said as locked, and hence will remain unaltered. We can understand this concept once we get a clear understanding of the working mechanism of blockchain.
In short, a block is nothing but a collection of records with a labelled header. These are connected cryptographically. Once a new block is added to a chain, the previous block is connected, more precisely said as **locked**, and hence will remain unaltered. We can understand this concept once we get a clear understanding of the working mechanism of a blockchain.

## Cryptography

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> Blockchain is a distributed, immutable ledger that makes it easier to record transactions and track assets in a corporate network.
An asset could be tangible (such as a house, car, cash, or land) or intangible (such as a business) (intellectual property, patents, copyrights, branding). A blockchain network can track and sell almost anything of value, lowering risk and costs for everyone involved.

So this is all about the introduction to blockchain technology. To learn more about the topic refer below links....
So this is all about the introduction to blockchain technology. To learn more about the topic refer to the below links:
* <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain>
* <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_remainder_theorem>
* <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diophantine_equation>
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