[–] AinzOown 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 3 years ago
https://coincenter.org/entry/what-is-bitcoin-mining-and-why-is-it-necessary
Ok, it sounds like they do that function, but the guessing the nonce part sounds like unnecessary work done to pick the winner of a bitcoin.
[–] KoKansei 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 3 years ago
It is necessary to prove that a certain amount of hashpower (work) was committed to finding the block, hence "proof of work"
[–] KoKansei ago
It is necessary to prove that a certain amount of hashpower (work) was committed to finding the block, hence "proof of work"