Instance Method

interrupt()

Interrupts long-running validation operations — reindex, block import, ChainstateManager.processBlock.

func interrupt() -> Bool

Return Value

true if the kernel accepted the interrupt signal. false indicates the kernel rejected the request (typically because no interruptible operation was in flight).

Discussion

Safe to call from any thread. Signals the kernel to stop at the next safe checkpoint; interruption is cooperative — a call in flight completes the current step before unwinding. Used by BlockchainSync to stop sync on consumer cancel.