Definition

Consensus algorithm

noun kun-SEN-sus AL-guh-rith-um

Ensures that all users taking part in the minting process maintain the same version the chain, whilst preventing any single party from using their power to derail or negatively direct the chain.

In a sentence

The consensus algorithm determines how network participants agree on valid blocks.

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