Table 5. Simulation parameters configuration for Case-2, where the Gossiping property is interchangeably activated and deactivated.
| Simulation parameter | Puzzle difficulty effect | Transmission delay effect |
|---|---|---|
| No. of fog nodes | 5 | 5 |
| No. of users per fog node | 5 | 5 |
| No. of TX per user | 5 | 5 |
| No. of miners | 100 | 100 |
| No. of neighbors per miner | 2 | 2 |
| No. of TX per block | 5 | 5 |
| Puzzle difficulty | 5, 10, 15, 20 | 20 |
| Max end-user payment | 100 | 100 |
| Miners’ initial wallet value | 100 | 100 |
| Mining award | 5 | 5 |
| Delay between neighbors | 0 | 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 |