What does it mean by Block time ?.
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đź“… May 13, 2025
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Block time is the average amount of time it takes for a new block to be added to a blockchain.
In a blockchain network, a block contains a group of transactions. The block time determines how frequently these blocks—and thus transaction confirmations—are produced.
For example:
1. Bitcoin has a block time of about 10 minutes.
2. Ethereum (post-merge) has a block time of about 12 seconds.
Example :
1. Bitcoin (BTC): Bitcoin has a block time of approximately 10 minutes.
2. Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum's block time is around 12 seconds.
3. Solana (SOL): Solana is known for its very fast block times.
Consequences:
1. Shorter block times: Can lead to faster transaction confirmations and a higher volume of transactions per second (TPS).
2. Longer block times: Can lead to slower transaction confirmations and potentially lower throughput.
Shorter block times can lead to faster transaction confirmations, while longer block times may offer more stability and security depending on the consensus mechanism.
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