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Definition
Mining. In the case of cryptocurrencies, it means carrying out the consensus algorithm that allows for the creation and addition of new blocks to the blockchain. A node carrying out the mining is called a miner.The exact process varies between chains. It basically includes verifying transactions and publishing blocks.