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geth: Enable mining.
$ geth --mine
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The command geth --mine is used to start the Ethereum client (geth) in mining mode. Here's what each element of the command means:
geth: It is the executable file that runs the Geth Ethereum client.--mine: This option instructs geth to start mining and attempt to solve the proof-of-work cryptographic puzzles to find new blocks and add them to the blockchain. Mining is the process by which new transactions are added to the blockchain and new Ether (the native cryptocurrency of Ethereum) is created as a reward for the miner.
When you run this command, geth will start synchronizing with the Ethereum network and, at the same time, start mining new blocks. Mining requires significant computational resources, so it's recommended to only mine if you have a powerful computer or if you are part of a mining pool. Additionally, you may need to configure some other options such as setting the mining account or defining mining difficulty to have more control over the mining process.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.