A-Z Technology Index
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Glossary
Search and browse concise, mathematically accurate definitions for blockchain, consensus, and cryptographic terminology.
Terms Starting With "B" (5)
Alphabetical Reference
Currency
Bitcoin
The first decentralized digital peer-to-peer cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Blockchain
Block
A structured package of verified transactions cryptographically linked to the preceding block.
Tools
Block Explorer
An online search tool for inspecting blocks, transactions, addresses, and smart contract bytecode.
Blockchain
Blockchain
A distributed, immutable digital ledger of cryptographically linked blocks shared across a peer-to-peer network.
Web3
Bridge
A protocol facilitating data or token transfers between two independent blockchain networks.