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Blockchain Merkle Tree

Absalamova Go'zal Bo'riboyevnaAssistant, Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Intellectual Systems and Computer Technologies, Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov

International Journal of Human Computing Studiesjournal2023

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Abstract

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.

Topics

Blockchain Technology Applications and Security Cloud Data Security Solutions Big Data and Digital Economy

Identifiers

DOI: 10.31149/ijhcs.v5i5.4468

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