Hash Rate vs Mining

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Hash Rate
intermediate
fundamentals

The total computational power currently being used to mine and secure a proof-of-work blockchain, measured in hashes per second.

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Mining
beginner
technical_analysis

Mining is the computational process of validating cryptocurrency transactions and securing blockchain networks by solving complex mathematical puzzles in exchange for newly created cryptocurrency rewards.

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