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Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Glossary
Search and browse concise, mathematically accurate definitions for blockchain, consensus, and cryptographic terminology.
Terms Starting With "G" (3)
Alphabetical Reference
Ethereum
Gas
The unit of measurement used to quantify the computational effort required to execute operations on Ethereum.
Blockchain
Genesis Block
The very first block ever recorded on a blockchain, usually designated as Block 0 or Block 1.