Core Reference
Welcome to the Supernova Core Reference documentation. This section provides detailed information about the core components and systems that make up the Supernova blockchain.
Documentation in this Section
Browse the core documentation available in this section:
- Core Reference Guide - Detailed technical specifications and implementation details of Supernova's core components
Core Architecture
The Supernova blockchain is built with a modular architecture designed for security, performance, and extensibility:
- Consensus Layer: Implementation of the proof-of-work consensus mechanism
- Network Layer: Peer-to-peer communication and data transmission
- Storage Layer: Blockchain data storage and retrieval systems
- Execution Layer: Transaction processing and state management
- API Layer: Interfaces for external interaction with the blockchain
Core Components
This section documents the key components of the Supernova core:
- Blockchain Structure: Blocks, transactions, and chain organization
- Cryptography: Digital signatures, hashing, and encryption mechanisms
- State Machine: Rules for state transitions and validation
- Mempool: Transaction queue management
- P2P Protocol: Network discovery and communication
- Virtual Machine: Execution environment for smart contracts
Core Processes
Learn about the fundamental processes that keep the Supernova blockchain running:
- Block Production: Mining, validation, and propagation
- Transaction Lifecycle: Submission, validation, execution, and confirmation
- Fork Resolution: Mechanisms for maintaining consensus
- Chain Reorganization: Handling blockchain reorganizations
- State Synchronization: Maintaining consistent state across nodes
Core Interfaces
This section documents the interfaces between different components:
- Inter-module Communication: How components interact within a node
- Serialization Formats: Data structures and encoding
- Event System: Notification and event handling
Core Reference Documentation
- Data Structures: Detailed specifications of core data types
- Algorithms: Implementation details of key algorithms
- Configuration Parameters: Core configuration options and their effects
Browse the documentation in this section to gain a deep understanding of how Supernova works at its core.