Consensus rules
Consensus rules define which blocks and transactions a Bitcoin node will accept as valid.
Why it matters
Consensus rules define which blocks and transactions a Bitcoin node will accept as valid.
Key ideas
- Consensus rules define which blocks and transactions a Bitcoin node will accept as valid.
- 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