Hi. I was always wondering , technically what happens after the startup of a Miner. I mean I know that's too basic but I always loved getting deep. I mean what does the cpu do ? what parameters does it check ? what is the architecture ? what does every part inside the cpu do when its running ? And how does handle the Algorithms of BitCoin.
After launching your miner, if it is configured to work in the pool, the following processes occur, if in simple words without logs:
1.BIOS initialization: the miner's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) checks the hardware components and initializes the settings required for the operating system to load.
2.Operating system boot: the miner loads the operating system and starts the required drivers and services.
3.Mining software launch: the miner starts the mining software, which is designed to solve complex mathematical problems in order to validate and add transactions to the blockchain.
4.Communication with mining pool: the miner establishes a connection to the mining pool and receives the necessary parameters, such as the pool address, port number, and miner's unique identifier.
5.Cryptographic hash function: the miner uses a cryptographic hash function, such as SHA-256, to perform a series of mathematical operations on the data in a block and produce a unique output, known as a hash.
6.PoW calculation: the miner performs a proof-of-work calculation by repeatedly hashing the block data and comparing the hash to a target value. The target value is adjusted by the network to maintain the average time required to mine a block at a consistent rate.
7.Block validation: if the miner is the first to solve the proof-of-work calculation and produce a hash that meets the target value, the block is considered valid, and the miner can broadcast the block to the network and receive a block reward.
8.Continuous mining: the miner continues to mine by repeating the process, starting with the next block of transactions waiting to be validated and added to the blockchain.
These steps are performed continuously by the CPU, which is the central processing unit of the miner. The CPU performs the necessary calculations, manages the memory and storage, and communicates with other components to ensure that the miner is able to continuously mine for cryptocurrency.
