An interactive blockchain built on Python and Flask

A basic implementation of the consensus algorithm with a rudimentary proof of work model to demonstrate the underlying concepts of the blockchain

Package Requirements

1. Make sure Python 3.6+ is installed.
2. Install pipenv.

$ pip install pipenv

3. Create a virtual environment and specify the Python version to use.

$ pipenv --python=python3.6

4. Install requirements.

$ pipenv install

5. Run the server:
   • $ pipenv run python blockchain.py
   • $ pipenv run python blockchain.py -p 5001
   • $ pipenv run python blockchain.py --port 5002