https://github.com/omarespejel/minibitcoin

Minimalistic implementation of Bitcoin
https://github.com/omarespejel/minibitcoin

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Minimalistic implementation of Bitcoin

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/omarespejel/minibitcoin
• Owner: omarespejel
• Created: 2023-10-24T09:05:44.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-11-27T21:00:17.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-03-27T22:37:22.153Z (10 months ago)
• Language: C++
• Size: 6.37 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# MiniBitcoin

## Simplified Bitcoin Implementation

This documentation outlines `miniBitcoin`, a streamlined version of Bitcoin's core technology: the blockchain.

### Block Structure

A block, forming the backbone of the blockchain, includes:

- `index`: The sequential number indicating the block's position.

- `previousHash`: The unique identifier of the preceding block.

- `blockHash`: The block's own unique identifier.

- `nonce`: A one-time-use number, often randomly generated, critical for blockchain security.

- `data`: Content held by the block, such as transactions.

### Block Functionalities

The blockchain provides these essential methods for interaction:

- `getIndex()`: Retrieves the index of the block.

- `getPreviousHash()`: Fetches the hash of the preceding block.

- `getHash()`: Obtains the block's hash.

- `getData()`: Accesses the block's stored data.

- `toString()`: Displays the block attributes for review.

Next step is to create the Blockchain class, which will hold the blocks and provide the following methods:

- `getLatestBlock()`: Retrieves the latest block in the chain.