Applications of Blockchain in Healthcare, Industry 4, and Cyber-Physical Systems

Abstract

A Blockchain is the collection of the blocks consisting of digital assets, and these blocks with digital information connect like a chain stored through a node in a database. This paper gives an overview of Blockchain and its keywords and Blockchain-based applications in different areas. Specifically includes how Blockchain helps in the healthcare industry, prevent healthcare frauds, storing and managing Electronic Health Records (EHR), Blockchain based solution in industry 4.0 applications, Blockchain in the cyber-physical systems, Blockchain-based medical cyber-physical systems and some general forms of Blockchain. Concluding with some of the challenges in the Blockchain technology and proposed solutions.