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How proof of work works
Adjusting the difficulty target
Introduction to Bitcoin mining
Adjusting the difficulty target
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Why aim for 10 minutes between blocks?
Understanding hashrate
Adjusting the difficulty target
Target representation
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What average interval between blocks does Bitcoin aim for?
a
1 minute
b
60 minutes
c
30 minutes
d
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