Intermediate
Blockchain & Web3
Q64 / 100
What is the "mempool"?
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The correct answer is A) A temporary holding area where unconfirmed transactions wait before being included in a block by miners or validators
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Correct Answer
A temporary holding area where unconfirmed transactions wait before being included in a block by miners or validators
Explanation
The mempool ("memory pool") holds transactions that have been broadcast but not yet confirmed, from which miners/validators select transactions (often prioritizing higher fees) to include in the next block.
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