#in cmd for localhost

1. set FLASK_APP=node_server.py
2. flask run --port 8000

#in another cmd

1. python run_app.py

#for online sharing

1. ngrok.exe http 5000

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python_blockchain_app

Start a blockchain node server,

# Windows users can follow this: https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/1.1.x/cli/#application-discovery
$ set FLASK_APP=node_server.py
$ flask run --port 8000

One instance of our blockchain node is now up and running at port 8000.

Run the application on a different terminal session,

$ python run_app.py

The application should be up and running at http://localhost:5000.

Here are a few screenshots

1. Posting some content

2. Requesting the node to mine

3. Resyncing with the chain for updated data