As of my last update, Steem has a total of 21 active witnesses at any given time. These witnesses are responsible for producing blocks and maintaining the integrity of the blockchain. However, there are many more individuals and entities that run for witness positions, but only the top 21, based on the votes from the Steem community, are active. The number of candidates can vary, but typically there are around 50 to 100 candidates vying for those 21 spots. For the most current and detailed information, it's best to check the latest data directly from the Steem blockchain or related community resources.
A Steem Witness is a crucial part of the Steem blockchain's decentralized governance and consensus mechanism. Their primary tasks include:
1. Block Production: Steem Witnesses are responsible for creating and validating new blocks on the Steem blockchain. They take turns producing blocks in a round-robin fashion, ensuring the continuous operation and security of the network.
2. Transaction Validation: Witnesses verify and validate transactions within the blocks they produce. This ensures that all transactions adhere to the rules and protocols of the Steem network.
3. Network Governance: Witnesses play a role in the governance of the Steem network. They can propose and vote on changes to the protocol, such as hard forks or updates to the network's parameters.
4. Maintenance and Upgrades: They are responsible for maintaining the infrastructure that supports the blockchain, including software updates and ensuring the network's stability and performance.
5. Community Engagement: Many witnesses engage with the Steem community, providing updates, answering questions, and sometimes even funding community initiatives.
Steem Witnesses are elected by the community through a voting system, where Steem Power holders can vote for up to 30 witnesses at any given time. The top 21 witnesses with the most votes are active block producers, while the others serve as backup witnesses. This system ensures that the most trusted and capable individuals are responsible for the network's operation.
A "node" can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some common uses of the term:
1. Computer Networks: In networking, a node is a device or point of connection in a network. This can include devices like routers, switches, or any device connected to the network, such as a computer or a smartphone.
2. Data Structures: In computer science, a node is a basic unit used in data structures like linked lists, trees, and graphs. Each node contains data and possibly links to other nodes.
3. Blockchain: In blockchain technology, a node is a computer that participates in the network by maintaining a copy of the blockchain and validating transactions.
4. JavaScript/Node.js: Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside a web browser. Here, "Node" often refers to Node.js itself.
5. Biology: In biology, a node can refer to a point on a stem where leaves or branches originate.
6. Electrical Engineering: In circuit theory, a node is a point at which two or more circuit elements are connected.
If you have a specific context in mind, please let me know, and I can provide more detailed information!
Hey, @justyy,
It takes very long to receive a reply and how come the answers given through your comment differ from the ones I receive from Grok if I ask on X?
As of my last update, Steem has a total of 21 active witnesses at any given time. These witnesses are responsible for producing blocks and maintaining the integrity of the blockchain. However, there are many more individuals and entities that run for witness positions, but only the top 21, based on the votes from the Steem community, are active. The number of candidates can vary, but typically there are around 50 to 100 candidates vying for those 21 spots. For the most current and detailed information, it's best to check the latest data directly from the Steem blockchain or related community resources.
command: !ask is powered by witness @justyy and his contributions are: https://steemyy.com
More commands are coming!.
!ask is currently based on Grok LLM
!ask what is the task of a Steem Witness
A Steem Witness is a crucial part of the Steem blockchain's decentralized governance and consensus mechanism. Their primary tasks include:
1. Block Production: Steem Witnesses are responsible for creating and validating new blocks on the Steem blockchain. They take turns producing blocks in a round-robin fashion, ensuring the continuous operation and security of the network.
2. Transaction Validation: Witnesses verify and validate transactions within the blocks they produce. This ensures that all transactions adhere to the rules and protocols of the Steem network.
3. Network Governance: Witnesses play a role in the governance of the Steem network. They can propose and vote on changes to the protocol, such as hard forks or updates to the network's parameters.
4. Maintenance and Upgrades: They are responsible for maintaining the infrastructure that supports the blockchain, including software updates and ensuring the network's stability and performance.
5. Community Engagement: Many witnesses engage with the Steem community, providing updates, answering questions, and sometimes even funding community initiatives.
Steem Witnesses are elected by the community through a voting system, where Steem Power holders can vote for up to 30 witnesses at any given time. The top 21 witnesses with the most votes are active block producers, while the others serve as backup witnesses. This system ensures that the most trusted and capable individuals are responsible for the network's operation.
command: !ask is powered by witness @justyy and his contributions are: https://steemyy.com
More commands are coming!.
!ask is currently based on Grok LLM
!ask What is a Node
A "node" can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some common uses of the term:
1. Computer Networks: In networking, a node is a device or point of connection in a network. This can include devices like routers, switches, or any device connected to the network, such as a computer or a smartphone.
2. Data Structures: In computer science, a node is a basic unit used in data structures like linked lists, trees, and graphs. Each node contains data and possibly links to other nodes.
3. Blockchain: In blockchain technology, a node is a computer that participates in the network by maintaining a copy of the blockchain and validating transactions.
4. JavaScript/Node.js: Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside a web browser. Here, "Node" often refers to Node.js itself.
5. Biology: In biology, a node can refer to a point on a stem where leaves or branches originate.
6. Electrical Engineering: In circuit theory, a node is a point at which two or more circuit elements are connected.
If you have a specific context in mind, please let me know, and I can provide more detailed information!
command: !ask is powered by witness @justyy and his contributions are: https://steemyy.com
More commands are coming!.
!ask is currently based on Grok LLM
Hey, @justyy,
It takes very long to receive a reply and how come the answers given through your comment differ from the ones I receive from Grok if I ask on X?