Why Are Miners Mining “Empty Blocks” and What Affect Does It Have on Blockchain Networks?

2018-10-18 17:00

In early-October 2018, reports detailing a rise in the number of empty blocks on the Ethereum blockchain came to light. Using data from the Ethereum network, data analytics firms, as well as media companies were able to confirm the presence of a disproportionately high number of blocks devoid of any data related to transactions sent over the network.

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