An orphaned blockA block is a specific type of construct in a blockchain that stores transactional information blocks typically contain transaction information... Read More is a block validated and recorded by miners but not accepted as part of the main chainA chain is a linear sequence of data blocks. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block and... Read More. Orphan blocks typically occur when two or more miners compete to find the next valid block at roughly the same time, resulting in one minerMiner can refer to either a computer that performs the cryptographic hashing function required to add transaction data to the... Read More adding their new block to the main chain while another’s work is left behind (orphaned). The creator of an orphaned block usually abandons it and starts miningMining verifies and records cryptocurrency transactions on a digital ledger (blockchain). The approval or verification process for adding new transactions... Read More on top of the most recent valid block to receive rewards.
