basic idea of bitcoin
bitcoin is basically just a list of transactions. The computer's being used to "mine" bitcoin are basically just sitting and finding the right number to put at the top of the newest list of transactions and as a prize for putting in the work to make the list the person that made the list is allowed to put an extra transaction at the bottom that gives them bitcoins that didnt come from any other person.
before you ask, if two lists are made and sent out at the same time the longest list is trusted over the shorter one
bitcoin is basically just a list of transactions. The computer's being used to "mine" bitcoin are basically just sitting and finding the right number to put at the top of the newest list of transactions and as a prize for putting in the work to make the list the person that made the list is allowed to put an extra transaction at the bottom that gives them bitcoins that didnt come from any other person.
before you ask, if two lists are made and sent out at the same time the longest list is trusted over the shorter one
Would probably be best not to think about it