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(BTC) is known for its robustness, security and predictability. Every 10 minutes–on average–the blockchain produces a new block and the successful miner earns a block reward of 6.25 BTC, circa $130,000.

However, every once in a while, the Bitcoin blockchain surprises observers and participants.

Block expectation vs reality according to source: mempool.space
Bitcoin mining pool ranking. Source: mempool.space