Fraud glossary · Digital assets
Blockchain
A shared digital ledger that records transactions according to a network’s rules.
Published 24 September 2026 · Prepared by Fraud Response Network
Meaning
A blockchain is a type of distributed ledger. Public networks allow transactions and addresses to be inspected, subject to the network’s design and available tools.
Limits
An address is not automatically a named person. Attribution requires additional evidence and careful assessment.
This definition is general information. Specific legal and technical meanings can vary by context and jurisdiction.