** Understand the field ‘Initial Blokdown’
The GetBlockinfo RPC output output in Getblockchainfo RPC is an indispensable parameter that provides insight into how the blockchain bitcoin blockchain update process works. This article delve into the mechanics of this area and will examine its importance.
What is the “initial blockade”?
The initial blockade shows the number of blocks downloaded from the network, the number of each extraction window in the first block, starting from the latest known block. It does not contain any blocks that are currently dug or updated.
How does it work?
When the node initiates a connection to the Bitcoin network using GetBlockchainnfo RPC, it sends two types of demands: GetMinginfo and Getblockinfo. The “Initial Blockdown” field is part of the answer from the first request of Getblockinfo, which indicates how many blocks were downloaded in the initial phase of the block download.
The initial stage of the block download
At the initial stage of downloading the block, a new mine set begins mining blocks in response to the Network Operations Fund. The node that initiates the network sends these mining queries to update its local information about blockchain. These updates include the latest known block number (block bag), previous block number and other important information.
The initial stage of block download is very important because it determines how many blocks you downloaded from the network in the first block of each mining window. This field at this time provides a picture of blockchain status, which gives insight into the process of the network update process.
When does the initial block of flats change?
If you turn off the knot and restart it after inactivity or when the network occurs, will the initial blocking load show the truth?
The answer depends on several factors:
* Configuration of nodes : If your node has been configured periodically, updating local information about blockchain (e.g. every 30 minutes), you will probably see the replacement of the initial block of block charging, turning off and re -starting the knot.
* Network activity : If the network is subjected to problems or recently experienced a large operating fund, it may take some time until the stage of the initial stage of the block is completed. In this case, the initial locking load may not display correct immediately.
* Pula operations : The size of the operating fund can affect the initiation process. A larger operating fund can take more time for the initial stage of block downloading.
Example of use cases
To illustrate how the “initial blockage” practically works:
- You have a fully synchronized node, which is configured to update local blockchain information every minute (e.g. using GetMinginfo).
- The node receives a request from the user asking the latest known block number and the previous number of the unit.
- After receiving this request, the node sends the initial request to download the block to the network.
- During this process, new blocks are dug in response to the Network Operations Fund. These updates include the latest known block number (block bag), previous block number and other important information.
After the initial stage of downloading the block, the initial blocking will display the updated value of this field. This allows you to monitor the node and understand how it adapts to changes in the network update process.
Application
The BlockDownload field provides valuable information about the blockchain update process and can help understand how your node reacts to changes in the network transactions fund.