Difference between revisions of "Orphan Block"
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| − | An "orphan block" is a well-formed block which | + | An "orphan block" is a well-formed block with valid proof of work which has been rejected by miners and does not form part of the [[Block chain]]. The [[Mining#Reward|Block Reward]] from an orphan block is no longer spendable costing the party that mined it their block reward and [[transaction fees]]. |
Revision as of 04:20, 13 December 2019
An "orphan block" is a well-formed block with valid proof of work which has been rejected by miners and does not form part of the Block chain. The Block Reward from an orphan block is no longer spendable costing the party that mined it their block reward and transaction fees.