Which Pool Mined This Block?

The pool that mined block 540289 is ViaBTC. This information is crucial as it identifies the entity responsible for creating this block in the Bitcoin network.

Quick Facts About the Block

• Height: 540289
• Timestamp: 1536290411
• Coinbase Value: 1,259,084,055 satoshis
• Total Transactions: 1,443

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Understanding Ordinals and Inscriptions in Bitcoin

In the current blockchain summaries, there are no Ordinals or inscriptions recorded. Here's a quick overview of the relevant details:

• Each block (62931, 62932, 62933) contains no OP_RETURN entries, which are often used for creating inscriptions.
• All blocks have recorded coinbase transactions with values, but they only delivered standard Bitcoin transactions without any additional data for Ordinals.

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Comparison of Current Block with Previous Block

Here's a concise comparison between the current block (height 895503) and the previous block (height 895502):

General Overview

• Blocks:
  • Current Block (895503): 592 transactions, size of 502,645 bytes.
  • Previous Block (895502): 1,432 transactions, size of 999,204 bytes.

Coinbase Information

• Miner:

  • Current: F2Pool
  • Previous: Foundry USA

• Coinbase Value:

  • Current: 313,310,115 sats
  • Previous: 313,833,318 sats

Transaction Fees

• Top Transactions by Fee:
  • Current Block:
    1. Fee: 219,536 sats
    2. Fee: 10,080 sats
    3. Fee: 7,100 sats
  • Previous Block:
    1. Fee: 40,114 sats
    2. Fee: 10,404 sats
    3. Fee: 9,900 sats

Wallet Types Breakdown

• Current Block:

  • OP_RETURN: 8 transactions
  • P2PKH: 14 transactions
  • V0_P2WPKH: 35 transactions

• Previous Block:

  • OP_RETURN: 4 transactions
  • P2PKH: 8 transactions
  • V0_P2WPKH: 40 transactions

Summary

The current block has fewer transactions and a smaller size compared to the previous block, but it includes a significantly higher fee for the top transaction. This shift signals variations in network activity and transaction priorities.

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Comparison of Block 895503 with Block 895502

Overview

In analyzing block 895503 in relation to the prior block 895502, several key differences arise that illustrate the dynamic nature of Bitcoin transactions.

Key Differences

• Miner:

  • Block 895503: Mined by F2Pool.
  • Block 895502: Mined by Foundry USA.

• Coinbase Value:

  • Block 895503: 313,310,115 sats.
  • Block 895502: 313,833,318 sats.
  • Difference: A decrease of 523,203 sats.

• Total Transactions:

  • Block 895503: 592 transactions.
  • Block 895502: 1,432 transactions.
  • Difference: A significant decrease of 840 transactions.

• Size and Weight:

  • Block 895503: Size of 502,645 bytes and weight of 1,131,148 units.
  • Block 895502: Size of 999,204 bytes and weight 1,852,593 units.
  • Difference: Reduced size by 496,559 bytes and weight by 721,445 units.

Top Transactions by Fee

• The highest fee transaction in Block 895503 was 219,536 sats, while in Block 895502, it was only 40,114 sats. This shows a notable increase in the transaction fee collected:

  • Block 895503:
    1. 2a80a83359ba3f3309b21d56ed7c0261cc8354b3275ae4b04e2c577a421dfc31 (Fee: 219,536 sats).

What is a Coinbase Message?

A coinbase message is a special text that miners can include in the first transaction of a new Bitcoin block, known as the coinbase transaction. This transaction marks the miner's reward for validating and adding to the blockchain.

Key Features of a Coinbase Message

• Personalized Messages: Miners often use this space to express messages or acknowledgments. For instance, in block height 895503, the miner F2Pool included the message: ,mmQ#IXF<3Gngs/F2Pool/s?.
• Data Inclusion: The coinbase transaction can also carry additional data, enabling functionalities like commemorative notes or other markers of significance.

Including a message adds a layer of personal touch and creativity to an otherwise technical data transaction, illustrating how miners contribute not just computational power but also a sense of community to the Bitcoin network.

Such messages embody the spirit of blockchain, merging technology with human expression.