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Also known as: distributed ledger, crypto chain

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A blockchain is a shared digital ledger of records linked in blocks using cryptography, designed so past entries are hard to alter quietly.

Real-World Example

Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public blockchain that participants can verify.

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