Account
A public record associated with an address. Its role depends on its data and the program that reads or changes it.
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A working glossary for network exploration
Technical language helps readers compare sources, but only when each word is used carefully. This glossary gives plain-language orientation and points toward the distinctions that matter in public records.
Core terms
Block
A grouped record of network activity that can be inspected through public interfaces and indexed records.
Program
Deployed logic that receives instructions and applies defined rules to accounts and data.
Signature
Cryptographic evidence associated with an authorized request. It should not be confused with a password.
Terms that are often confused
| Term A | Term B | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Name | An address is a precise reference; a name is a human-facing label. |
| Token | Token account | A token describes a type; an account records ownership and balance context. |
| Submitted | Confirmed | A request being sent is different from its later network status. |
| Program | Interface | Program logic and the screen that presents it are not the same thing. |
How to use a technical term
- Read the term in the page’s own definition.
- Locate the address, timestamp, network, or program connected to it.
- Compare the usage with a primary source.
- Ask what the term leaves out.
- Do not infer ownership from a display name.
- Do not infer purpose from an isolated transaction.
- Do not infer current status from an old screenshot.
Four compact reminders
“Labels are readable; addresses are precise.”
“A timestamp gives a number its context.”
“A program is not the same as its interface.”
“Definitions make comparisons possible.”
Glossary questions
Why do definitions matter?
They prevent two readers from using the same word for different records or actions.
Can a term have more than one meaning?
Yes. Context determines whether a word describes protocol behavior, an interface, or community shorthand.
How can I suggest a correction?
Send the term, source, and explanation through contact.php for editorial review.