Why Is the Nonce Typically Incremented Sequentially by Miners?
Miners typically use a sequential or pseudorandom incrementation of the nonce to systematically explore the entire range of possible nonce values. This systematic approach ensures that all possible inputs are tested efficiently to find a hash that meets the difficulty target.
The goal is to avoid skipping a valid nonce that could lead to a successful block.
Glossar
The Nonce
Variable ⎊ The Nonce is a variable data field included in the header of a Proof-of-Work (PoW) block, serving as the sole element miners are permitted to adjust during the computationally intensive mining process.
Nonce Search
Process ⎊ The nonce search is the core computational process in Proof-of-Work mining, where miners iteratively vary a random number, the nonce, within a block header until the resulting hash meets the network's current difficulty target.
Nonce
Function ⎊ A nonce, short for "number only used once," is a crucial component of the block header in Proof-of-Work blockchains.