How do miners choose what transaction goes into the next block?
A. Selecting transactions with the highest fees
B. Selecting randomly from the transaction pool
C. A balance between its age and size and high fees
D. The first to arrive in the first to be processed
Answer:C
How do miners choose what transaction goes into the next block?
A. Selecting transactions with the highest fees B. Selecting randomly from the transaction pool C. A balance between its age and size and high fees D. The first to arrive in the first to be processed
Explanation: Transactions are prioritized based on the age of the UTXO being spent in their inputs. Old transactions with high-value inputs are prioritized over newer ones with smaller inputs.