lambdaclass / lambdaclass/lambda_ethereum_consensus

BlocksDB: support multiple blocks per slot

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Elixir
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Description

Currently, in BlocksDB there is a block root by slot index that only supports one block for any given slot. We should fix that.

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Research direction

Start by locating the BlocksDB implementation and the block-root lookup keyed by slot index. Trace how blocks are stored and retrieved, then update the relevant coverage so multiple blocks can coexist for one slot and verify that each remains accessible.

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Assessment

Tech stack
elixir
Domain
database
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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