Glosario de criptomonedas
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A batch of data (often transactions) added to the blockchain as a unit. Blocks are linked by including the previous blo…
A compact summary of a block containing metadata such as previous block hash, Merkle root, timestamp, and consensus fie…
The process of broadcasting newly created blocks through the network. Faster propagation generally reduces the rate of …
A limit on the amount of data that can be included in a block. Block size constraints influence throughput, fees, and d…
The expected or average time between blocks. Block time affects latency, security assumptions, and throughput.
An append-only ledger of blocks, where each block references the previous one via cryptographic hashes. This chaining m…
A probabilistic data structure used to test set membership with possible false positives but no false negatives. Some p…
The first block in a blockchain, hardcoded into the protocol's history. It anchors the chain and has no previous block …
A message dissemination method where nodes repeatedly share data with peers, causing information to spread like an epid…
A Solana design that forwards transactions to upcoming leaders ahead of time, reducing mempool pressure. It helps valid…
A network architecture where nodes communicate directly without a central server. Blockchains use P2P networks to propa…
A technique where nodes discard old data while retaining enough information to validate new blocks. Pruning reduces sto…