What is the target circle in the context of cryptocurrency?

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• MaldiniCalvoAug 18, 2020 · 5 years ago
  In the context of cryptocurrency mining, the target circle is a way to regulate the difficulty of mining new blocks. It is a value that miners must find in order to create a valid block. The target circle is determined by the network and is adjusted based on the total computational power of the network. If the target circle is too large, blocks will be mined too quickly, and if it is too small, blocks will be mined too slowly. The target circle ensures that the average block time remains constant, regardless of changes in the network's computational power. It is an essential component of the consensus algorithm used in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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