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BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED

Blocks, consensus, nodes and why it matters.

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HOW DOES BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY WORK?

Last updated October 8, 2026 · Crypto and Stocks News

A blockchain is a shared ledger where new records are added in blocks that each reference the one before.

Thousands of independent computers, called nodes, keep a copy of the ledger and agree on its contents through a consensus mechanism. Proof of work uses energy; proof of stake uses locked-up capital. Both make it expensive to cheat.

Because every block commits to the previous one, altering history means redoing all the work since. That is what makes well-secured chains tamper-evident.

Not every problem needs a blockchain. They shine when many parties need to agree on a record without trusting a central operator.

Key points

  • Blocks chain together cryptographically
  • Nodes verify independently
  • Consensus replaces a central operator
  • Public chains are open to audit

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