Miner can refer to either a computer that performs the cryptographic hashing function required to add transaction dataTransaction data is information that is stored on the blockchain and represents a record of a transaction. This data can... Read More to the blockchainAs a distributed ledger technology (DLT), a blockchain is a digital ledger that can create an immutable record of transactions.... Read More or a human compensated with cryptocurrencyCryptocurrency is decentralized digital currency secured by cryptography. Cryptocurrency utilizes cryptographic protocols to record ownership and prevent counterfeits (when ownership... Read More for verifying and validating transactions. The role of the miner is to validate and process blockchain transactions.