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understanding Main.cpp and calculation of log2_work in Ethereum
As a developer who works at Ethereum, it is essential to understand how the network and different parameters involved. In this article, we will sink in the calculation of log2_work and explore what it represents.
What islog2_work?
In Ethereum, log2_work is a parameter used in the consensus algorithm (POS). It is calculated on the basis of the total works necessary to validate the new blocks and to solve the complex mathematical problems, known as the digital signature algorithm (ECDSA).
Log2_work is the basis of logarithm 2 of the number of operations needed to reach a certain level of security. Think about it as a “working rate” that must be met to ensure the integrity of the network.
Calculation in Main.cpp
The log2_work calculation is implemented in the Ethereum class :: proofofstake, especially in the method calculated2work ‘:
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double calculatedog2Work () {
// ... calculation ...
return works / log (2.0);
}
Here's what happens:
1 .. "Workrate" variable is calculated based on the number of operations needed to reach a certain level of security (for example, 8 million).
- The result is divided by the base of logarithm 2 (Jurnal (2.0)
), which represents the working rate in terms of bits.
- The result is then returned as "double", allowing it to be used in different calculations.
What does->indicate?
The->>operator, also known as "dereference before", is a C ++ feature that allows you to access the members or functions of an object outside its scope. In this case, the Operator->>is used with the function ofpeak ()and the variablenchainwork ‘.
Here’s what it means:
- The
type ()method returns atip value, which is probably a structure or an enum that represents various aspects of the blockchain.
- Operator->
indicates that we want to access the typetype from the scope of the external function (main.cpps).
- Usingtype ()-> nchainwork.getdouble ()
, we access thetype ()and then we take a double value of the resulting object.
Example of use of the case
To illustrate how this works, suppose you have a log2_work variable containing the calculated result:
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Ethereum :: Proophofstake :: Log2work Results;
// ... Calculate log2_work ...
You can then use theLog2_Work’s value in different calculations by accessing it through the operator->>, as follows:
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Double Workrate = 8E6; // example of value
Double Log2workValue = Log2work.Getdouble ();
// now you can calculate other values based on Log2workValue
Understanding how to access and handle theLog2_Work’s parameter in your ETHERUM code, you will be able to optimize the implementation of the Saturday and improve the general network performance.