How Does the Block Time of a Blockchain Directly Influence Minimum Transaction Latency?
The block time sets the fundamental minimum latency for any transaction. Since a transaction cannot be confirmed until the next block is produced, the block time dictates the fastest possible confirmation speed.
For example, a 12-second block time means the absolute minimum latency is 12 seconds. Actual latency is often higher due to mempool waiting times, but the block time is the theoretical floor.
Glossar
Block Time
Epoch ⎊ Within cryptocurrency and decentralized finance, epoch refers to a discrete time interval during which specific operations or consensus mechanisms are executed.
Minimum Latency
Latency ⎊ Minimum latency represents the theoretical lowest possible time delay required for a trading signal to travel from its source to the execution venue and for the order to be processed.