In the context of blockchain technology, the process of adding transactions to the large distributed public ledger of existing transactions is known as mining. | Divyansh Rai

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Divyansh Rai
Jul 4, 2022
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In the context of blockchain technology, the process of adding transactions to the large distributed public ledger of existing transactions is known as mining.

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Mining involves creating a hash of a block of transactions that cannot be easily forged, protecting the integrity of the entire blockchain without the need for a central system. Mining is typically done on a dedicated computer, as it requires a fast CPU, as well as higher electricity usage and more heat generated than typical computer operations.

The main incentive for mining is that users who choose to use a computer for mining are rewarded for doing so.


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