01Definition
A valid block that loses a temporary race and is not part of the most-work chain.
02Context
A valid block that loses a temporary race and is not part of the most-work chain. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding Stale block helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph