Definition ∞ Linear Time, in a computational context, refers to an algorithm’s execution duration that grows proportionally to the size of its input. If the input doubles, the processing time roughly doubles. This characteristic is a measure of computational efficiency. Algorithms operating in linear time are generally considered efficient for large datasets.
Context ∞ In blockchain technology, understanding linear time can be relevant when assessing the scalability and performance of transaction processing. For example, verifying a block of transactions might ideally operate in a manner approaching linear time relative to the number of transactions. News reports discussing blockchain throughput or network congestion implicitly relate to the efficiency of underlying processes, where linear time performance is often a desirable attribute for high-volume operations.
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