[][src]Module factom::factomd

General functions relating to factomd

Structs

Audit
Authset
CurrentMinute

current-minute function

Diagnostics
EcRate
Elections
Entry
Heights
Leader
Merklebranch
Properties
Receipt
ReceiptInner
Syncing

Functions

current_minute

The current-minute API call returns:

diagnostics

  • Retrieve basic system information along with a description of the node’s
  • current perception of the network. This includes the node’s role, the current
  • leader block height, block minute, syncing status, authority set, currently
  • running elections, and more.
  • entry_credit_rate

    Returns the number of Factoshis (Factoids *10^-8) that purchase a single Entry Credit. The minimum factoid fees are also determined by this rate, along with how complex the factoid transaction is.

    heights

    Returns various heights that allows you to view the state of the blockchain. The heights returned provide a lot of information regarding the state of factomd, but not all are needed by most applications. The heights also indicate the most recent block, which could not be complete, and still being built. The heights mean as follows:

    properties

    Retrieve current properties of the Factom system, including the software and the API versions.

    receipt

    Example

    send_raw_message

    Send a raw hex encoded binary message to the Factom network. This is mostly just for debugging and testing.

    str_to_hex

    Converts a string to its hexadecimal representation.