Ethereum: Why is the average block time 10 minutes?
The Eternal Block Time: Understanding Ethereum’s 10-Minute Rule Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been touted for its scalability and high-performance capabilities. However, one key factor that contributes to the network’s slow average block time of around 10 minutes is a trade-off between two competing priorities: security and throughput. In this article, we’ll…