I've done some reading on mining and how it operates, but there are still some concepts that are beyond me; therefore, I need some clarifications.
My main concern is with mining, specifically with how long it takes to mine a block and why we use mining.
- What does the term "difficulty" in mining mean, and why is there difficulty in mining?
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You can find the answers to your question
here For better understanding you can read more on difficulty
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/DifficultyMy main concern is with mining, specifically with how long it takes to mine a block
It takes about 10 minutes to mine a block