Blockchain is a specific type of database. It differs from a typical database in the way it stores information; blockchains store data in blocks that are then chained together. As new data comes in it is entered into a fresh block. Once the block is filled with data it is chained onto the previous block, which makes the data chained together in chronological order. Aka. A decentralised network that records transactions, much like a traditional ledger. These transactions can be any movement of currency, goods or secure data.
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