Glossary March 5, 2026 Algorand explorer Algorand explorer A web or API tool that lets you search and inspect blocks, transactions, addresses, and smart contracts on a blockchain. Back to A–Z glossary
Glossary March 5, 2026 Substrate A blockchain development framework by Parity Technologies used to build custom blockchains in the Polkadot ecosystem.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Consensus Mechanism The method used by a blockchain network to achieve agreement among distributed nodes, such as proof of work or proof of stake.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Block Time The average time it takes for a new block to be added to the blockchain, varying by cryptocurrency.