Blockchain Merkle Tree
Vol. 5 No. 5 (2023): International Journal of Human Computing Studies (IJHCS) (2615-8159/ 2615-1898)
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June 6, 2023
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In this research, the Blockchain Merkle Tree, which plays a decisive role in ensuring the integrity and security of data in the blockchain network, is analyzed. The Merkle Tree, also known as a hash tree, is a fundamental concept in blockchain technology. Named after Ralph Merkle, the Merkle Tree is a hierarchical data structure composed of cryptographic hash functions. The Merkle Tree provides several benefits in a blockchain context. First and foremost, it allows for efficient verification of data integrity. Instead of needing to validate each and every transaction in a block, a participant can simply verify the Merkle root and a small number of other hashes in the tree to ensure that the data hasn't been tampered with.
Bo’riboyevna, A. G. . (2023). Blockchain Merkle Tree. International Journal on Human-Computing Studies, 5(5), 69–72. https://doi.org/10.31149/ijhcs.v5i5.4468
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