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Blockchain

A blockchain is a type of distributed ledger, comprised of unchangeable, digitally recorded data in packages called blocks (rather like collating them on to a single sheet of paper). Each block is then ‘chained’ to the next block, using a cryptographic signature. This allows block chains to be used like a ledger, which can be shared and accessed by anyone with the appropriate permissions.

 
CEF BDTI release 1.1.0 is live

The release includes several improvements such as different options for using an EMR environment, multiple options for indexing data, an out-of-the box environment and an environment where users can store and access data on a relational database.