Protocol Major Version
3 min
Cardano is renowned for its rigorous, research-driven approach to development. What is less well known is the set of meticulously defined network parameters that make the entire system function smoothly. In today’s installment of our Cardano Parameters series, we will cover the protocolMajor parameter.
What is it?
The protocolMajor parameter is a number that counts the major upgrades (hard forks) within the Cardano network. It denotes the current version of the protocol rules that the Cardano network is running. The current major protocol version is 8.
How does it work?
Each time a substantial update or a protocol overhaul occurs, the protocolMajor number increments upward. These updates are typically performed when there are new features, big performance improvements,…
