> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blockscout.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Glossary of Terms

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## Block Explorer Glossary

**Address**: A unique identifier for a wallet or smart contract on the blockchain.

**Block**: A group of transactions that have been verified and added to the blockchain.

**Block Height**: The number of blocks in the chain between any given block and the first block (genesis block).

**Contract**: Also known as a smart contract, it's a self-executing program stored on the blockchain.

**Gas**: The unit of measure for the computational work required to execute transactions or smart contracts on Ethereum.

**Gas Price**: The amount of cryptocurrency you're willing to pay per unit of gas for a transaction.

**Hash**: A unique fixed-length string of characters that represents data. In blockchain, it's used to identify blocks and transactions.

**Miner/Validator**: Entities that verify and add new transactions to the blockchain.

**Nonce**: A number used once, typically to verify the uniqueness of transactions.

**Pending Transaction**: A transaction that has been broadcast to the network but not yet included in a block.

**Token**: A type of cryptocurrency that represents a tradable asset or utility and is often built on top of an existing blockchain.

**Transaction**: The transfer of cryptocurrency or data between addresses on the blockchain.

**Transaction Fee**: The cost to process a transaction on the blockchain, typically paid to the chain miners or validators.

**Wallet**: A tool that allows users to store, send, and receive cryptocurrency.

*Note: Specific terms may vary slightly depending on the blockchain network and the block explorer being used.*