Blockchain

Blockchain FundamentalsUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Distributed Ledger, Chain
A decentralized, digital ledger of transactions maintained across multiple computers

A decentralized, digital ledger of transactions maintained across multiple computers.

A blockchain is a chain of blocks, each containing transaction data, that are cryptographically linked together. This structure creates a tamper-proof record that is distributed across a network of computers, eliminating the need for a central authority.

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