/blockchain

A simple Blockchain in Python

Primary LanguagePythonMIT LicenseMIT

Learn Blockchains by Building One

This is the source code for my post on Building a Blockchain.

Installation

  1. Make sure Python 3.6+ is installed.
  2. Install pipenv.
$ pip install pipenv
  1. Create a virtual environment and specify the Python version to use.
$ pipenv --python=python3.6
  1. Install requirements.
$ pipenv install
  1. Run the server:
    • $ pipenv run python blockchain.py
    • $ pipenv run python blockchain.py -p 5001
    • $ pipenv run python blockchain.py --port 5002

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.