Step 18 explained how the nodes of the blockchain process transaction data and new blocks. However, the transaction history maintained by the individual nodes of the system may still differ due to delays or errors in message passing. Hence, this step focuses on resolving conflicts among the different versions of the transaction history maintained by the individual nodes of the system.
The Metaphor
When was the last time you took a walk through a park? Have you noticed a phenomenon that can be observed in most parks all over the world? They have paved ...