verifychain | Bitcoin

The verifychain method checks the integrity of the blockchain database on the node.

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Parameters

  • check level (optional): An integer between 0 and 4 that determines the thoroughness of the verification process. The default level is 3.

Response

  • result — a boolean indicating whether the blockchain is valid.
  • error — an object containing an error message if an error occurred, otherwise null.
  • id — an integer representing the ID of the request.

Use case

The verifychain method is useful for node operators and developers who want to ensure the integrity and consistency of their blockchain data. It can be used as a diagnostic tool to detect issues within the blockchain database.

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