Principles & Applications of Blockchain Systems: How to Overcome the Cap Trilemma in Consortium Blockchain, (Hardcover)

"Blockchain technology is a decentralized and transparent system that enables secure and immutable digital transactions. It operates through a distributed ledger, where multiple participants, known as nodes, validate and record transactions in a chronological chain of blocks. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, ensuring data integrity and tamper resistance"-- Provided by publisher.