Blockchain Project

This Blockchain Project is designed to demonstrate a simple blockchain implementation. It includes functionalities for creating and managing blocks, handling nodes, and establishing a server for node communication. The project uses modern C++ practices and is structured across multiple modules including core blockchain functionalities, networking, and utility components.

Prerequisites

To build and run this project, you will need:

• C++17 compatible compiler
• CMake 3.10 or higher
• OpenSSL
• Boost libraries (specifically Boost System)

Getting Started

Follow these steps to get a local copy up and running.

Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://your-repository-url
cd your-repository-directory

Install Dependencies

Ensure you have the required dependencies:

• OpenSSL can be installed via your package manager or from https://www.openssl.org/source/.
• Boost libraries can be installed via your package manager or from https://www.boost.org/.

Build the Project

Use CMake to build the project:

mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make

Running the Application

Run the executable generated by CMake on different terminals respectively:

./Blockchain 8080
./Blockchain 8081 8080

Project Structure

• Block.hpp: Defines the block structure.
• Blockchain.hpp: Manages the chain of blocks.
• Node.hpp: Handles the node operations in the network.
• Server.hpp: Establishes server functionality for node communication.
• UserInterface.hpp: Provides an interface for user interaction.
• main.cpp: The entry point for the application.
• CMakeLists.txt: Contains build configurations.

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your features or fixes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.