WIP Feature/ondemand reconciler for pvtdata in blocks #4997
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Thank you for the contribution. For a new feature like this there are a few things to keep in mind: New features that impact component interfaces or introduce new commands are required to go through the RFC process. Please see the RFC guidance at https://github.com/hyperledger/fabric-rfcs and start the process by opening a fabric-rfcs pull request. Once an RFC is approved, the initial implementation can be done in the main branch. Once merged in the main branch, the maintainers would then consider backports to prior release branches. Since release-2.3 is no longer maintained, and since release-2.5 is the long-term support release, this one could conceivably be backported to release-2.5 if the maintainers think the value exceeds the risk (any v2.x users should be updating to v2.5.x regardless to get the latest security updates). |
Summary
This pull request introduces an on-demand reconciliation feature for specific blocks in Hyperledger Fabric version 2.3.2. The new command peer reconcile allows users to trigger reconciliation as needed, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of private data management.
Changes Made
New Command: Introduced peer reconcile with the syntax:
peer reconcile -c channelName block blockNumberImplementation: Reuses the existing reconciliation logic, ensuring consistency while allowing for targeted reconciliation of specific blocks.
Rationale
In large production environments, especially those involving private data, it is common to encounter issues where private data may be missed during the commit phase. The standard reconciliation process may not always be sufficient or timely. This new command addresses these challenges by enabling users to perform reconciliation at their discretion, ensuring that critical data is accurately reconciled when needed.
Benefits
Efficiency: Users can now perform reconciliations only when necessary, rather than relying on a standard process that may not suit all scenarios.
Flexibility: This feature empowers users to manage reconciliation based on specific block requirements, enhancing overall operational control.