Ethereum blocks: Is it possible to start with another file?
As an experienced user of Bitcoin and Ethereum, I recently found a tedious problem through my daily synchronization process. My Ethereum’s wallet complained about uploading a damaged file, which eventually encouraged me to investigate the possibility of re -perform the disk, but starting with another file.
error message
Here is the error message that appeared in my terminal:
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Error: You can’t find a file blk00217.dat or blk0000.dat
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At first glance, it seemed like a simple problem when all disk blocks were loaded. However, as I deepened the problem, I learned that the Bitcoin-QT not only loads all the blocks, but also tries to start synchronizing the BLK0000.dat, which is a damaged file.
Reintexing process understanding
To understand what’s going on, we dive into the basics of Ethereum blocks. When you start your Bitcoin-QT wallet (or at any other Ethereum node), it generates a list of blocks that can be used to restore blockchain in the previous state.
The reintexing process includes loading these disk blocks and then rebuild Blockchain. This is necessary because the blocks are not stored in the memory and the disk where they are periodically updated.
disk re -writing but it does not start from another file
Now let’s go to the problem of meat: Run Blk0000.dat’s re -writing instead of loading full blocks on the disc. To achieve this, you will need to understand how the Bitcoin-QT loads and stores the disk blocks.
The BLK0000.dat file is used as a scratch to load new blocks during reintexation. This is not the real data of Blockchain stored in the disk; Instead, it is a temporary buffer that maintains the latest network unit.
When the Bitcoin-QT starts to reindexes, it uploads this Scratchpad file (or in this case BLK0000.dat) and uses its content for Blockchain upgrade. The Reindex blocks are then recorded back to the disk by restoring Blockchain to the previous state.
Alternative Solution: Repeat of a different Scratchpad file
As I mentioned before, there is no direct way to run a re -indexation of a different Scratchpad file (ie, blk0000.dat). However, you can get a similar result using a different approach:
- Upload disk blocks using defaultblk
files (egblk0010.dat,blk0020.dat, etc.).
- Create a new Scratchpad file (e.g.
- Use the Skrakhato Skratchpad file for the Skratked team.
You can do the following steps to use ‘scratched’:
- Look at all disk blocks using BLK files:
blk0010.dat,blk0020.dat 'and more.
- Create a new Scratchpad file (e.g.
Scratch -Scratchpad.dat
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- Run Ethereum-QT using the updated Scratchpad file: EIP155DUMPER in your wallet.
- Start the Scrampad file repeated pen using Reindex.
Conclusion
Although it is impossible to start reindexing another Scratchpad file, you can bypass this restriction using the default BLK files and create a new Scratchpad file containing the latest blocks. By performing these steps, you can achieve the desired result by rebooting all disk blocks.
Remember that reintexation is an ongoing process; Therefore, periodically check your blockchain status and adjust the configuration if necessary. Happy plastering!