Definition of Stale Block

Peer-to-peer proof of work mining may sometimes result in more than 1 blocks being mined in the same height, often due to broadcast delays. When this occur, the network will infer the longest resulting chain as the truth, whereby the blocks within the shorter chain will be regarded as Stale Blocks.

Share this with a friend!

Related Terms

Futures

An agreement between two counterparties that obligates them to transact in the future based on the contract terms set.

Hashrate

Total processing power of a blockchain or what is the same, are the amount of hash values that can be made in a period of time.

Atomic SWAP

Atomic Swap refers to the exchange of cryptocurrencies that operate in different block chains without intermediaries.

Full Node

Full Nodes are computers that verify the set of rules that are built into the protocols of a given cryptocurrency.

Hungry for more knowledge?

Glossary

Stale Block

Share this with a friend!

Related Terms

Log in