Block
Fundamentals● Common

A batch of validated transactions bundled together and added to the blockchain. Contains a header (with proof-of-work solution) and a list of transactions. New blocks are created approximately every 10 minutes by miners who earn the block reward.

Technical Notes

Max weight: 4 million WU. Typically contains 2000-4000 transactions. First transaction is always coinbase (block reward). Block height is the count from genesis (block 0). Current height: ~820,000+ (2024).

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Created:1/3/2026by System

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