How Much Fits in a Block: Max_blo...

How Much Fits in a Block: Max_block_size

Lido Minute by 2 Lovelaces & Lido Nation
S1 · E29
Feb 10, 2026
07:10

Episode notes

Every 20 seconds, Cardano produces a new block—but space is limited. This episode explains max_block_size, the parameter that caps how much data fits in each block and shapes transaction speed, congestion, and real-world waiting times.

Keywords

Cardano
Blockchain
Blockchain Parameters