It stands for proof of stake; an alternative consensus mechanism to proof of work (PoW) for blockchains. Instead of consuming...

An alternative consensus mechanism to proof of work (PoW) for blockchains. Instead of consuming computing power to validate transactions, validators,...

The first block of a blockchain, i.e., the very first block upon which additional blocks are appended over time subject...

A shared, immutable digital ledger where transactions are recorded and assets are tracked in a distributed network. An asset can...

A file that is permanently stored by and on a blockchain, which contains relevant transaction data. A block is designed...

A metric that is used to identify the number of sequentially added blocks in the blockchain between any given block...

A crossing network that only crosses block orders (institutional sized blocks, i.e., large institutional orders such as 10,000 shares). Retail...

A crossed trade which involves a large block of shares (institutional block), either on an exchange or through a dark...

A dark pool that places a minimum size (block size) for each order. It is designed to ensure that trades...

A form of volume-weighted average price that excludes upstairs or block trades. Consequently, it is very important that a trader...