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# [What Is a Consensus Mechanism? A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Blockchain Consensus](https://lianpr.hashnode.dev/what-is-a-consensus-mechanism-a-beginner-friendly-guide-to-blockchain-consensus?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction One of the most important questions in blockchain technology is simple: How can thousands of computers agree on the same transaction history without a central authority? The answer is a c

Aug 26 · 11 min read · lianpr.hashnode.dev  
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