block time

noun

The average time it takes for the network to generate one extra block in the blockchain.

Meanings

nounblock time (countable and uncountable, plural block times)

plural block times

  1. countableuncountablebusinessThe average time it takes for the network to generate one extra block in the blockchain.
  2. countableuncountableaeronauticsSynonym of flight time.

    Synonyms: flight time

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of flight time.

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