Bitcoin_Mining_Pools

Measurements and Analysis on Major Bitcoin Mining Pools

1. The MiningPool() Function

1.1. Description
The MiningPool() function is used to obtain the mining pool label of blocks.

1.2. Usage

• Input Parameters: StartBlockID, EndBlockID.
• Return: a '.csv' file named 'miningpool.csv' under the same directory of the source code.

1.3. Example
Input

$ python MiningPool.py 502310 543698

Output

blockid	miningpool
502310	ViaBTC
...	...
543698	F2Pool

2. The BlockTime() Function

2.1. Description

In order to solve the inconsistent problem of system clock, ba la ba la...(TO DO)

3. Presentation Slide

The presentation slide is available here： https://github.com/Canhui/Bitcoin_Mining_Pools/blob/master/presentation_BIGCOM2020_July_25_2020.pdf

4. Maintenance Log