This document provides an overview of block-chain technology and how it works. It explains that block-chain was originally created for Bitcoin as a digital ledger that distributes transaction data across a network of computers. Each computer holds a copy of the ledger and transactions are verified through consensus protocols. This makes the records more secure and transparent than a centralized system by preventing fraudulent transactions. The document also discusses how block-chain could improve online transactions by lowering security risks and errors through its distributed structure.