Definition ∞ Block time exploitation involves manipulating the timing or ordering of transactions within a block to gain an unfair advantage. This practice capitalizes on the predictable interval between block creations on a blockchain. Such actions often lead to illicit gains at the expense of other network participants. This represents a form of transactional manipulation.
Context ∞ This form of exploitation is a specific type of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) activity, where participants seek to front-run or back-run transactions. The ongoing debate centers on mitigating these tactics through protocol design improvements and fair sequencing mechanisms to protect users and maintain network integrity and fairness.
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