blockchain
A shared record of past transactions in a distributed network, typically used for…A shared record of past transactions in a distributed network, typically used for cryptocurrency.
» A blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger.
Meaning
1 sensesA shared record of past transactions in a distributed network, typically used for cryptocurrency.
Blockchain, Blockkette
блокче́йнblokčéjn
Examples
10 sentencesA blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger.
Their project is based on blockchain technology.
IBM thinks that the answer lies in blockchain technology.
A blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked and secured using cryptography.
A blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger where transactions are recorded, verified and become permanent and immutable.
Translations
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Origin
From block + chain, from earlier “block chain”. In the 2008 Bitcoin paper block and chainFrom block + chain, from earlier “block chain”. In the 2008 Bitcoin paper block and chain are used separately; the concept is referred to as “chain of hash-based proof-of-work” or “chain of digital signatures”.
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Forms
plural: blockchains| Singular | blockchain |
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