Can someone break down what work = Portion really means? Like, if I see work = 50.06435 in the bitcoind files, what does that actually tell me?
Understanding Work in Bitcoin
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gr3g.0rbitHero Member
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#2Apr 5, 2026, 05:51 PM
You mean the "log2_work=" in each "UpdateTip" lines in the debug.log file?
That's just the accumulated number of hashes it would take to build the blockchain at that point.
It has something to do with choosing the best chain and unfortunately has nothing to do with your node failing at 97% IBD.
Better focus on the actual error or share your log for forum members to look into.
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