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What is a Bitcoin orphan block and why does it happen?

A Bitcoin orphan block is a valid block that gets discarded simply because another block reached the network first. Understanding why this happens reveals a lot about how Bitcoin actually works.

McLeod Pacific Investments staff ·August 21, 2026

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