Neo4j The database this website's blockchain explorer runs on.
This website's blockchain explorer is powered by Neo4j (a graph database).
I think a graph database is the most natural fit for storing bitcoin data, as all blocks and transactions are connected together to create one giant graph:
Browser
You can explore the Bitcoin graph database using the Neo4j browser here:- Browser: http://neo4j.learnmeabitcoin.com
- Username/Password: contact me
Download
Import
Here's the code I use to import the blockchain from a Bitcoin Core node in to Neo4j:
This script will run through the entire blockchain and import it in to Neo4j, but you will need to wait a few months for it to complete. Also, for good measure, the database will measure around 6x the size of the blockchain.
Guide
- How to import the blockchain in to Neo4j - A simplified written tutorial on how you can create your own tool to import bitcoin data in to a Neo4j graph database.
Video
- Using Neo4j to import and analyze the bitcoin blockchain (Youtube, 68 mins) - A video explanation of how I imported the blockchain in to Neo4j.