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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

Primary and technical sources

Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto

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