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How Algorand Consensus Works

One block is added to Algorand blockchain each round through the following multi-phase process.

Generate Multiple Block Proposals

A small, random subset of accounts generate block proposals from submitted transactions.

They self-select to become proposers by running a verifiable random function (VRF) against their participation key.
Likelihood of selection is dependent on stake.
Each selected account assembles a new block and propagates it across the network, along with the VRF proof.

Determine "The One” via Soft Vote

Another random VRF-selected subset of accounts, the soft vote committee, work together to chose which proposal will be advanced for certification.

They each identify the proposal they see as having the lowest valid VRF hash.
They then conduct a soft vote to select one proposal as the "winner" for the round.

Certification Vote

A final set of randomly selected accounts, the certification committee, verify the chosen block proposal. They confirm its validity by examining its transactions to ensure they adhere to protocol rules and are consistent with the Algorand blockchain's state (for example, no double-spends).

Block Finalization

Once a threshold of committee accounts vote the block as certified, the block is added to the chain and the winning proposer receives a staking reward. The next round then begins; the process repeats.