# Mining Process
Mining is the backbone of the BSV blockchain, where nodes compete to validate and add batches of transactions, known as **blocks**, to the ledger. This competition is not merely a race; it **involves solving complex mathematical problems**, referred to as **hash puzzles**.
The process can be **likened to a lottery**, where each potential solution represents a ticket, and the node that generates the most solutions in the shortest time frame has a higher chance of winning the right to add a block to the blockchain.
The mining process is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of the BSV network. Nodes that successfully mine a block are rewarded with the **block subsidy**, which serves as an incentive for their computational efforts.
Satoshi's invention started with block adjustment every 2016 blocks. Since the BTC/BCH split the difficulty adjusts for each new block to **ensure the mining of blocks occur at approximately 10-minute intervals**.
This **reward system is designed to ensure that the network remains robust and that miners are motivated to contribute their resources**.
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