Let's take a step back and think about what the actual process is.

People are collecting transactions and build blocks to extend the blockchain. This is to secure the network. Most people do it so they can collect the fees.

Now what single word describes this aptly ?


Imho there are 3 possible aspects to go for:

• building of the blockchain: bookkeeping, accounting, reporting, block building, ledger keeping, recording, ...
• collecting fees: fee collecting, encash, levy, ...
• supporting/securing the network: validating, ...

I'm sure people can think of better words I just wanted to outline what should imho be kept in mind.