Bitcoin blocks
Blocks package transactions together with metadata and proof of work, extending Bitcoin’s shared transaction history.
Why it matters
Blocks package transactions together with metadata and proof of work, extending Bitcoin’s shared transaction history.
Key ideas
- Blocks package transactions together with metadata and proof of work, extending Bitcoin’s shared transaction history.
- This topic belongs to California Bitcoin’s protocol knowledge layer.
- Use primary and technical sources where possible, and distinguish protocol facts from market narratives.
Primary and technical sources
Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto