import hashlib
import json
from time import time
from uuid import uuid4

class Blockchain:
    def __init__(self):
        self.chain = []
        self.current_transactions = []

        # Create the genesis block
        self.new_block(previous_hash='1', proof=100)

    def new_block(self, proof, previous_hash=None):
        """
        Create a new Block in the Blockchain
        :param proof: <int> The proof given by the Proof of Work algorithm
        :param previous_hash: (Optional) <str> Hash of previous Block
        :return: <dict> New Block
        """

        block = {
            'index': len(self.chain) + 1,
            'timestamp': time(),
            'transactions': self.current_transactions,
            'proof': proof,
            'previous_hash': previous_hash or self.hash(self.chain[-1]),
        }

        # Reset the current list of transactions
        self.current_transactions = []

        self.chain.append(block)
        return block

Creating a blockchain in Python to understand the fundamentals of decentralized systems. Implementing blocks, hashing, and proof of work for secure transactions. 