Merkle Tree
Blockchain TechnologyUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Hash Tree, Merkle Root
Browse all Blockchain Technology terms
A data structure used in blockchain to verify transactions efficiently
A data structure used in blockchain to verify transactions efficiently.
Merkle trees organize transaction data in a hierarchical structure of hashes, allowing quick verification that a transaction is included in a block without downloading the entire blockchain. The root hash represents all transactions in a block.