PoW (Proof of Work)

Proof of Work (PoW) is a consensus mechanism used in blockchains to validate transactions and add new blocks. It requires participants, called miners, to solve complex mathematical puzzles using computational power. This process ensures that creating a new block is resource-intensive, making malicious attacks costly and difficult. Once a miner solves the puzzle, they broadcast the solution for others to verify. If correct, the new block is added to the blockchain. PoW helps maintain security, integrity, and decentralization by making it costly to manipulate the system.