Blockchain Networks

Blockchain networks are the underlying infrastructure that allows blockchains to operate. They are essentially distributed ledgers shared among multiple participants. There are four main types: public blockchains, which are permissionless and open to anyone; private blockchains, which are permissioned and controlled by a single organization; consortium blockchains, which are also permissioned but governed by a group of organizations; and hybrid blockchains, which combine elements of both public and private blockchains.