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      <PublisherName>IJIRCSTJournal</PublisherName>
      <JournalTitle>International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer Science and Technology</JournalTitle>
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      <Volume-Issue>Volume 9 Issue 6</Volume-Issue>
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      <IssueTopic>Computer Science</IssueTopic>
      <IssueLanguage>English</IssueLanguage>
      <Season>November - December 2021</Season>
      <SpecialIssue>N</SpecialIssue>
      <SupplementaryIssue>N</SupplementaryIssue>
      <IssueOA>Y</IssueOA>
      <PubDate>
        <Year>2022</Year>
        <Month>01</Month>
        <Day>26</Day>
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      <ArticleType>Computer Sciences</ArticleType>
      <ArticleTitle>An Overview on Blockchain</ArticleTitle>
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      <ArticleLanguage>English</ArticleLanguage>
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      <FirstPage>127</FirstPage>
      <LastPage>130</LastPage>
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          <FirstName>Mrinal Paliwal </FirstName>          
          <AuthorLanguage>English</AuthorLanguage>
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          <CorrespondingAuthor>Y</CorrespondingAuthor>
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                      <FirstName>Pankaj Saraswat</FirstName>          
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          <CorrespondingAuthor>N</CorrespondingAuthor>
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      <DOI>https://doi.org/10.55524/ijircst.2021.9.6.29</DOI>
      <Abstract>Blockchain is a decentralized technology. When it comes to resolving business issues, it wields considerable power. Every transaction on the blockchain is encrypted, and each transaction is linked to a previous transaction or record. Blockchain transactions are validated by algorithms running on nodes. A single entity cannot start a transaction. Eventually, blockchain provides transparency by allowing any participant to view transactions at any moment. Smart contracts provide secure transactions, minimizing the risk of third-party interruptions. Ethereum is a decentralized platform based on smart contracts. It enables developers to create markets that transfer money according to the instructions given years ago. Blockchain is distinguished by two key characteristics: immutability and decentralization. Deals are completed faster; Transactions and authentication are completed in a matter of seconds, and much more.</Abstract>
      <AbstractLanguage>English</AbstractLanguage>
      <Keywords>Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Ledger, Network, Transaction.</Keywords>
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        <Abstract>https://ijircst.org/abstract.php?article_id=649</Abstract>
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