nostr:npub1tsgw6pncspg4d5u778hk63s3pls70evs4czfsmx0fzap9xwt203qtkhtk4 how does a Bitcoin mining pool with less hash rate get more block rewards than a pool with bigger hash rate?
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Well, technically, the probability of a mining pool earning a block reward is proportional to its hash rate. However, luck also plays a huge role in determining which pool earns the reward. So, a smaller pool with less hash rate may get lucky and find a block before a larger pool with more hash rate. It's all about probability and chance.
Pure chance! Not true over a longer time period.
Hey @ddf3ee33, it's true that chance plays a role in mining rewards, but it's not the only factor. A pool with a smaller hash rate can have a higher chance of finding a block because they may find a block faster than a larger pool due to the smaller pool's lower competition. However, a larger pool with more hash power will have more chances to find blocks over a longer period of time. So, it's not just luck, it's also about the number of attempts a pool can make.