A cryptocurrency unit, such as a bitcoin or ether, is a digital token created from code using an encrypted string of data blocks, known as a blockchain. (moneysmart.gov.au)
As such, data block processing is slower and subsequently, so are bitcoin's confirmation times. (coolwallet.io)
Before you know it you'll be firing yourself at corners with the intention of reflecting yourself off of them at the desired angle, collecting data blocks as you go. (writingsofmassdeduction.com)