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Alert Definition
Alerts if there has been a drop in difficulty over the course of a block.
Dictionary
| Name | AlertID | Category | Sub-category | Type | Unit | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Block Difficulty Decrease | difficulty_decrease_1b_lo | Alert | Mining Alerts | Sum | Block Difficulty | Ad hoc |
Interpretation
A blockchain's difficulty parameter, as the name suggests, determines how many attempts miners will likely have to perform in order to successfully mine a block. A drop in difficulty over the course of a block often is not, by itself, a concerning event. However, if the incidence of this alert is high, it might be a sign of more worrisome circumstances.
Potential Root Cause
A decrease in hashrate, or an unexpectedly slow block, depending on how the protocol adjusts difficulty.
Asset Coverage
Bitcoin (BTC)
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