🔗 Understanding the Steem Blockchain: How Every Post, Vote & Reward Works
The Steem blockchain produces a new block every 3 seconds, and inside every block are multiple operations that keep the entire system running smoothly. Every post you publish, every upvote you receive, and every reward you earn is recorded in these operations.
But what really happens behind the scenes?
Let’s explore the blockchain in a simple and easy-to-understand way!
🔍 Two Types of Operations on Steem Blockchain
Operation Type Runs Automatically? Example
Normal Operations No – done manually by users Posting, transferring, voting
Virtual Operations Yes – done automatically by the blockchain Reward distribution
In total, the Steem blockchain has 56 types of operations recorded over time. Some are very common (like voting), while others are rare and only used in special cases.
📊 Most Popular Operations on the Steem Blockchain
According to data recorded on Steem until 18 November 2025, these operations appear the most:
Operation Count Type
vote 927M+ Normal
comment 126M+ Normal
curation_reward 272M+ Virtual
transfer 82M+ Normal
custom_json 354M+ Normal
author_reward 26M+ Virtual
➡ This means Steem is very active as a social and reward-based platform. Users are posting, voting, and receiving rewards constantly.
🧠 Why This Matters to Steem Users
Understanding operations helps you:
✔ Know how rewards are calculated
✔ Understand how voting impacts payouts
✔ See how blockchain automates reward distribution
✔ Use Steem more efficiently as a creator or investor
🚀 How to Earn More on Steemit
To increase engagement and rewards:
Post consistently – quality > quantity
Use tags wisely (max 8
tags)
Join active communities like Steem For India / Newcomers
Comment & engage with other users
Learn blockchain basics – it builds trust & authority
💬 Final Thoughts
Steem is more than a blogging platform — it is a fast, decentralised social blockchain where every action is recorded transparently. The more we understand how it works, the better we can earn, build, and grow our presence here.
“The blockchain never forgets — it rewards those who use it wisely.”