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7979other using hash functions. For example, the hash of block ` N + 1 ` contains data of that block
8080together with the hash of the previous block ` N ` . This creates the situation where if you modify the
8181content of block ` N ` you will change the hash of block ` N + 1 ` , ` N + 2 ` , etc. essentially breaking
82- the chain. Although it can be possible to add an invalid block (a block with invalid transactions)
83- or censor certain transactions, if the blockchain network is not sufficiently decentralized . In
84- decentralized proof-of-stake blockchains like Polkadot such attacks are financially expensive, and
85- attempting to do it can get you [ slashed] ( ../learn/learn-offenses.md ) .
82+ the chain. If a blockchain network is not sufficiently decentralized, it can be possible to add an
83+ invalid block (a block with invalid transactions) or to censor certain transactions . In decentralized
84+ proof-of-stake blockchains like Polkadot however, such attacks are financially expensive and
85+ attempting them can get you [ slashed] ( ../learn/learn-offenses.md ) .
8686
8787So, with blockchain as a means of storing data and transactions permanently without an option to
8888modify them, we can ensure what we cryptographically sign with our digital identity is set in stone
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