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The EOS blockchain has ground to a halt after an apparent bug in the mainnet software caused the network to pause unexpectedly and indefinitely. According to a post from EOS New York published on behalf of the top 21 block producers and standby nodes, the mainnet unexpectedly paused at 9:56 UTC, after which block producers initiated a conference call to identify and discuss the issue. At 10:57 UTC, standby block producers turned off their nodes and backed up blockchain data to help ensure that no network history would be lost. Developers identified the problem at 13:02 UTC, and an update posted on the EOS Mainnet Updates Telegram channel stated that EOS creator Block.one is developing a software patch. “Root cause was due to how deferred transactions were handled. Fix is being released shortly by BlockOne.” That software release, which will be issued under tag 1.0.5, will introduce a nodeos fix. Once block producers have upgraded their nodes, blocks will be replayed until th

Healthcare in developing parts of the world has remained below standard over a long period of time. The reasons for this can be related to system weaknesses in terms of leadership, governance, workforce, technology, finance among others. Traditional implementations in attempt to achieve lasting solutions to these problems have left the people going round in circles with most nations depending on international aides. Perhaps the lack of motivation by healthcare beneficiaries who usually go through rigorous processes also plays a huge role in the existing setbacks experienced. Blockchain implementation in the healthcare industry is becoming popular practice. It is being adopted for several purposes which include enhancing supply chain management, especially in the pharmaceutical sector. Data and process management, security and information confidentiality, public health surveillance among other purposes are also being enhanced using blockchain. Read Full Story : https://www.ccn.c