Vocabulary
Understanding Blockchain Terminology
Blockchain technology introduces many new concepts and technical terms. This vocabulary section helps you understand the key terms used within the Sahyadri ecosystem.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, this guide will help you better understand how the network works.
Account + Object Model
A state model where accounts store balances and objects store data, enabling flexible transaction types without UTXO overhead.
Bech32m
An improved address encoding format used by Sahyadri, identified by the "csm1q" prefix. A modified version of Bech32 with stronger checksum guarantees.
Blockchain
A blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that records transactions across many computers in a secure and transparent manner.
Block
A block is a collection of verified transactions that are recorded on the blockchain. Each block contains a reference to the previous block.
Consensus
Consensus is the process by which network participants agree on the validity of transactions and the state of the blockchain.
CSM
CSM (Cryptographic Sovereign Money) is the common unit used to designate one sahyadri.
DAA
DAA (Difficulty Adjustment Algorithm) automatically adjusts the mining difficulty to maintain a consistent block time as the network hashrate changes.
DAG
DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) a data structure where blocks form a parallel, tree-like graph instead of a linear chain.
Decentralization
Decentralization means that control of the network is distributed among many participants instead of being controlled by a single authority.
Full Node
A full node stores the entire blockchain and independently verifies every transaction and block according to the network's protocol rules.
Genesis Block
The very first block of the Sahyadri blockchain, marking the beginning of the network.
Halving
A predetermined event where mining rewards are reduced by half, ensuring controlled supply emission over time.
Kana
Kana is the smallest unit of CSM, equal to 0.00000001 CSM (10⁻⁸). 1 CSM equals 100,000,000 Kana.
Miner
A miner is a participant who uses computational power to validate transactions and create new blocks on the blockchain.
Mempool
A temporary holding area for unconfirmed transactions waiting to be included in a block by miners.
Mining Pool
A group of miners who combine their computational power to increase their chances of mining a block and share rewards.
Node
A node is a computer that participates in the blockchain network by maintaining a copy of the blockchain and validating transactions.
Orphan Block
A block that is not included in the main DAG chain due to being mined simultaneously with another block.
Parallel Block
Multiple blocks mined simultaneously within the same time window. DAG-based networks like Sahyadri allow parallel blocks to coexist.
Private Key
A private key is a secret cryptographic key that allows a user to access and control their funds.
Public Key
A public key is a cryptographic address that can be shared with others to receive cryptocurrency.
Sahyadri
With capitalization — refers to the concept or network itself. Without capitalization — describes sahyadris as a unit of account (also abbreviated CSM).
Smart Contract
A smart contract is a self-executing digital agreement written in code that automatically executes when conditions are met.
Transaction
A transaction is the transfer of cryptocurrency from one address to another, recorded permanently on the blockchain.
Transparency
Blockchain networks provide transparency by allowing anyone to verify transactions and blocks on the public ledger.
Wallet
A wallet is a digital tool used to store, send, and receive cryptocurrency. It manages private and public keys.