FutureBit Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block 973262
October 26, 2026
Another Bitcoin block carries the FutureBit name.
On October 26, FutureBit-powered solo mining found Bitcoin block 973,262, with a total block reward of 3.15418892 BTC. The block is publicly attributed to FutureBit Apollo Solo on mempool.space.
For everyone running a miner, maintaining a node, and helping keep Bitcoin in the hands of individuals, this is a moment worth celebrating. A solo block turns the idea of independent mining into something permanent: a new block in Bitcoin’s history.
Bitcoin block 973262 at a glance
| Block detail | Verified result |
|---|---|
| Block height | 973,262 |
| Date | October 26, 2026 |
| Block timestamp | 1:06 p.m. Eastern / 17:06 UTC |
| Explorer attribution | FutureBit Apollo Solo |
| Block subsidy | 3.125 BTC |
| Transaction fees | 0.02918892 BTC |
| Total block reward | 3.15418892 BTC |
| Transactions | 2,477, including the coinbase transaction |
The block’s coinbase message includes the FutureBit and Apollo names. Anyone can inspect the block record on mempool.space, including its transactions and reward.
Which miner produced the winning hash
An Apollo or Solo Node running FutureBit’s built-in Solo Pool assembled block 973,262, served the mining work, and submitted the completed block to the Bitcoin network.
What we cannot determine from the block is which mining hardware produced the winning hash. It could have been an Apollo BTC, Apollo II, or Apollo III, or even an entire mining farm pointing its hashrate at a Solo Node. The public block record does not reveal the exact mining hardware or total hashrate behind the win.
That flexibility is part of the beauty of decentralization. The owner controls the node and solo pool, and can connect the compatible mining hardware they choose.
Another chapter in FutureBit solo mining
This win joins earlier blocks attributed to FutureBit Apollo Solo, including 867,760, 881,423, and 888,737, visible in mempool.space’s FutureBit block history.
We previously covered the Apollo solo miner that found block 888,737. Block 973,262 adds a new entry to that public record.
These moments are part of the reason we keep building. Independent Bitcoin mining is something people can participate in today, with results that anyone can verify.
What is a solo Bitcoin block
A solo Bitcoin block is a block found through a mining setup that pursues the block reward for its own operator, instead of sharing payouts with other miners in a conventional pool.
The underlying work is the same: mining hardware repeatedly hashes candidate block headers, searching for a result that meets Bitcoin’s network difficulty target. When a valid block is accepted into the chain, its reward includes newly issued bitcoin and the fees from the transactions it contains.
With conventional pool mining, miners receive payments under the pool’s payout rules. With solo mining, the reward arrives when the solo setup finds a block. A self-hosted solo setup can direct that reward to the operator’s chosen Bitcoin address without a third-party pool fee.
That is the appeal of the full-block reward—and the reason solo wins attract so much attention.
Why people call it lottery mining
Lottery mining is the common nickname for solo Bitcoin mining at a small hashrate. Each hash is another attempt to find a valid block, and a successful attempt can earn the entire block reward.
A “lottery block” is an ordinary Bitcoin block found this way. It follows the same consensus rules and confirms transactions just like a block found by a large mining operation.
The odds depend on hashrate, network difficulty, and time spent mining. More hashrate means more attempts; it does not create a guaranteed winning date. A small solo miner may operate for years without finding a block.
Block 973,262 is a reason to celebrate what is possible. It also illustrates why solo mining attracts people who value direct participation in Bitcoin alongside the chance of a full-block reward.
Our solo Bitcoin mining guide explains the odds and payout differences in more detail.
Your node and your own solo mining pool
The reward gets the headline. The ability to participate independently is what makes this important to FutureBit.
With a centralized solo pool, a miner can pursue the full block reward while the pool operator still controls block construction. FutureBit’s built-in Solo Pool puts that work on the owner’s own Apollo or Solo Node: their node validates, their device creates the block template and serves the work, and their connected miners supply the hashrate.
The FutureBit Apollo Solo attribution does not mean these miners are all connected to one centralized pool run by FutureBit. It recognizes blocks produced through independently operated setups. For block 973,262, the operator’s own node and device handled block construction and submission, independent of a centralized pool operator.
For us, this is solo mining in its most sovereign form: your node, your block template, your choice of transactions, and your mining infrastructure. Whether the hashrate comes from a desktop miner or a farm, control over block creation stays with the owner’s setup.
This is why our work at FutureBit matters beyond any single reward. Giving more people the tools to create their own blocks distributes control over Bitcoin mining, strengthens censorship resistance, and gives individuals the freedom to participate on their own terms.
Bringing solo mining home with FutureBit
FutureBit offers several ways to build your own solo mining setup:
- Apollo III Full Node combines a Bitcoin miner, full Bitcoin node, and built-in solo mining server. It is also a full Ubuntu desktop computer with 8GB of RAM.
- Apollo III Standard is a standalone desktop miner with its own controller and power supply, very high efficiency, and a one-year limited warranty. It can send its hashrate to your Apollo Full Node or Solo Node.
- Solo Node provides the full node and solo server for connected Bitcoin miners. It lets you build around hardware you already own or expand your setup over time.
For help choosing a configuration, see our best home Bitcoin miner guide.
Congratulations to the operator behind block 973,262—and to everyone helping keep Bitcoin mining in the hands of individuals.
Solo block and lottery mining FAQ
Can a home Bitcoin miner find a solo block
Yes. A home ASIC miner can produce a hash that meets Bitcoin’s network target. Its chance depends on its hashrate and the current difficulty, so wins at small hashrates are rare and unpredictable.
How much does a solo Bitcoin miner earn for a block
At the time of this win, the block subsidy is 3.125 BTC, plus the transaction fees included in the block. Block 973,262 carried a total reward of 3.15418892 BTC. Third-party solo services may deduct a fee; self-hosted mining does not require one.
Is a lottery miner different from a solo miner
“Lottery miner” usually describes a small miner used for solo mining. The nickname describes the payout pattern: a low probability of winning a large block reward, rather than regular shared pool payments.