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On-Chain Transaction Pool

Definition

An On-Chain Transaction Pool, often called a mempool, is a temporary storage area where unconfirmed transactions reside before being selected and included in a block by network validators or miners. When a user broadcasts a transaction, it first enters this pool, awaiting processing. Validators then choose transactions from this pool, typically prioritizing those with higher fees, to include in the next block. This pool represents the set of pending operations within a blockchain network.