What Is the Role of the Pool’s Stratum Server Software in the Overall Infrastructure?
The stratum server software is the core communication layer between the pool and the individual miners. It efficiently distributes the mining work (the block template) to all connected miners and receives their submitted shares.
Stratum uses a simple, low-overhead protocol designed for mining communication. It manages the miner's connections, authenticates them, and tracks their performance (shares submitted) for accurate payout calculation.
