How does a blockchain work
Everyone is talking about blockchains and cryptocurrencies these days. But what is this blockchain thing?
A blockchain is a way of storing data so that cannot be changed anymore. This is called immutability and a very useful feature when dealing with very important data like bank records or transactions.
Sources & other links
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