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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.

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