> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trac.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trac.network/documentation/trac-network/how-does-it-work.md).

# How Does It Work?

Trac Network - unlike traditional blockchains, does not utilize blocks to process transactions. Instead it operates in favor of a constant stream of transactions that are peer-to-peer-validated and settled on decentralized ledgers. The topology of Trac Network allows for near-instant transaction settlement and a better user-experience. Trac Network uses DAGs as well as distributed clocks to maintain linearized and causal order of network messages.