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type: software
license: MIT
title: 'ShinyBlock: Multi-Protocol Blockchain Simulator and Enterprise Ledger Framework'
version: 0.1.3
abstract: An interactive framework for simulating blockchain protocols using a hybrid
  'R-Shiny' and 'Python' architecture. The package provides tools to visualize peer-to-peer
  network maps, manage supply chain logistics on-chain, and execute cross-border settlements
  via smart contract logic. It leverages the 'reticulate' package to perform standardized
  cryptographic operations, including 'SHA-256' hashing, 'Merkle' Tree construction,
  and 'ECDSA' (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm) key generation. This tool
  is designed for pedagogical demonstration and rapid prototyping of distributed ledger
  requirements.
authors:
- family-names: Osei
  given-names: Isaac
  email: ikemillar65@gmail.com
- family-names: Alakunta
  given-names: Yamini
  email: yamini_alakunta@srmap.edu.in
repository: https://cran.r-universe.dev
repository-code: https://github.com/ikemillar/ShinyBlock
commit: 963659f599cc21cb6788f0768c6affb7646a2af2
url: https://github.com/ikemillar/ShinyBlock
date-released: '2026-06-11'
contact:
- family-names: Osei
  given-names: Isaac
  email: ikemillar65@gmail.com