How Does the Size of a Block Affect the Probability of It Becoming Stale?
A larger block size increases the time required for the block to be fully propagated across the network. A longer propagation time increases the likelihood of two miners finding a block simultaneously or a selfish miner executing their attack, leading to a temporary fork and a higher probability of the block becoming stale.
Therefore, increasing the block size tends to increase the stale block rate.
Glossar
Block Size
Capacity ⎊ The block size parameter fundamentally dictates the maximum data volume a single block can hold on a blockchain network.
Stale Block
Block ⎊ Within cryptocurrency and decentralized finance, a stale block signifies a block propagated across the network that arrives out of order, typically due to network latency or propagation delays.
Probability
Modeling ⎊ Probability is fundamental to quantitative finance, providing the mathematical framework for modeling asset price movements and calculating risk.
Higher Probability
Probability ⎊ Higher Probability in a trading context refers to an option strategy or market position where the statistical likelihood of the underlying asset achieving a specific price target or expiring in the money exceeds a predetermined threshold, often 50 percent.