Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are introduced into the system and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain. It is a critical component of the Bitcoin network, ensuring the security and integrity of the system. Here’s a detailed explanation of how Bitcoin mining works:

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that operates without a central bank or single administrator. It can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer Bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. It was created by an unknown individual or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto and was released in 2009 as open-source software.