Patent attributes
An approach is provided for implementing a useful proof-of-work consensus algorithm. A proposed block is received. A combined hash value is generated based on the proposed block and a nonce value. The combined hash value is divided into a plurality of hash value pieces that each correspond to a work packet of a plurality of work packets. One or more requests are transmitted for the plurality of work packets that correspond to the plurality of hash value pieces. In response to receiving the plurality of work packets, a plurality of results is generated by performing, for each work packet of the plurality of work packets, one or more operations to complete work specified by the respective work packet. In response to determining that at least one result of the plurality of results satisfies one or more criteria, the proposed block is added to a blockchain maintained by the blockchain network.
