01Definition
A hash tree that commits a block header to every transaction in the block.
02Context
A hash tree that commits a block header to every transaction in the block. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding Merkle tree helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph