The process by which blockchain nodes agree on the next valid block is called:

  1. smoothing
  2. consensus (e.g. proof of work)
  3. routing
  4. encryption
Answer

B) consensus (e.g. proof of work)

Consensus mechanisms such as proof of work or proof of stake. SLO CS-11-E-01

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