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Bitcoin Explained
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Blockchain Structure
Visual breakdown of how blocks are linked together to form the Bitcoin blockchain.
Blockchain Structure
Block #1
Hash:
00000000839a8e...
Prev Hash:
000000000019d6...
(Genesis)
Transactions:
TX1, TX2, TX3...
Block #2
Hash:
000000006a625f...
Prev Hash:
00000000839a8e...
(Links to #1)
Transactions:
TX4, TX5, TX6...
Block #3
Hash:
0000000082b501...
Prev Hash:
000000006a625f...
(Links to #2)
Transactions:
TX7, TX8, TX9...
Block #4
Hash:
000000004ebadb...
Prev Hash:
0000000082b501...
(Links to #3)
Transactions:
TX10, TX11, TX12...
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Hashing
A unique fingerprint
of all block data.
Any change = new hash.
The Chain
Each block contains the
hash of the previous block,
linking them together.
Immutability
Changing any block would
change its hash, breaking
the link to the next block.
Mining
Miners compete to find a
valid hash starting with
zeros (proof of work).
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