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What is a number of confirmations a bitcoin transaction?
What is a number of confirmations a bitcoin transaction?
Andrea
Thu Aug 29 2024
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Could you elaborate on what is meant by the term "number of confirmations" in the context of a Bitcoin transaction? I understand that Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, but I'm not familiar with this specific aspect of its transactions. Is it related to the verification process? And how does it impact the security and finality of a transaction? Could you provide a concise explanation, perhaps with an example, to help me understand better?
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Chloe_carter_model
Sat Aug 31 2024
The concept of confirmations in Bitcoin transactions is integral to understanding the security and finality of transactions on the blockchain. Each confirmation signifies the addition of a new block to the Bitcoin blockchain, thereby reinforcing the legitimacy of a transaction.
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Valentina
Sat Aug 31 2024
This process can be visualized as a continuous stream of blocks being appended to the blockchain, each containing a record of recent transactions. As the blockchain grows, so does the level of confirmation for individual transactions.
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KatanaGlory
Sat Aug 31 2024
To illustrate, consider a Bitcoin transaction that is initially included in block 820,000. This means that the transaction has been successfully recorded on the blockchain and is now awaiting confirmation from subsequent blocks.
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amelia_jackson_environmentalist
Sat Aug 31 2024
Each new block that is added to the blockchain after block 820,000 serves as a confirmation for the transaction. With each additional block, the transaction becomes more secure and less susceptible to potential reversals or double-spending attacks.
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CryptoLordGuard
Fri Aug 30 2024
The number of confirmations required for a transaction to be considered secure can vary depending on the use case and the level of risk tolerance of the parties involved. However, as a general rule, transactions with a higher number of confirmations are considered more secure and trustworthy.
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