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* `InitGenesis(ctx context.Context, genesisData map[string]json.RawMessage)`: Calls the [`InitGenesis`](./08-genesis.md#initgenesis) function of each module when the application is first started, in the order defined in `OrderInitGenesis`. Returns an `abci.InitChainResponse` to the underlying consensus engine, which can contain validator updates.
* `ExportGenesis(ctx context.Context)`: Calls the [`ExportGenesis`](./08-genesis.md#exportgenesis) function of each module, in the order defined in `OrderExportGenesis`. The export constructs a genesis file from a previously existing state, and is mainly used when a hard-fork upgrade of the chain is required.
* `ExportGenesisForModules(ctx context.Context, modulesToExport []string)`: Behaves the same as `ExportGenesis`, except takes a list of modules to export.
* `BeginBlock(ctx context.Context) error`: At the beginning of each block, this function is called from [`BaseApp`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#beginblock) and, in turn, calls the [`BeginBlock`](./06-beginblock-endblock.md) function of each modules implementing the `appmodule.HasBeginBlocker` interface, in the order defined in `OrderBeginBlockers`. It creates a child [context](../../learn/advanced/02-context.md) with an event manager to aggregate [events](../../learn/advanced/08-events.md) emitted from each modules.
* `EndBlock(ctx context.Context) error`: At the end of each block, this function is called from [`BaseApp`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#endblock) and, in turn, calls the [`EndBlock`](./06-beginblock-endblock.md) function of each modules implementing the `appmodule.HasEndBlocker` interface, in the order defined in `OrderEndBlockers`. It creates a child [context](../../learn/advanced/02-context.md) with an event manager to aggregate [events](../../learn/advanced/08-events.md) emitted from all modules. The function returns an `abci` which contains the aforementioned events, as well as validator set updates (if any).
* `EndBlock(context.Context) ([]abci.ValidatorUpdate, error)`: At the end of each block, this function is called from [`BaseApp`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#endblock) and, in turn, calls the [`EndBlock`](./06-beginblock-endblock.md) function of each modules implementing the `module.HasABCIEndBlock` interface, in the order defined in `OrderEndBlockers`. It creates a child [context](../../learn/advanced/02-context.md) with an event manager to aggregate [events](../../learn/advanced/08-events.md) emitted from all modules. The function returns an `abci` which contains the aforementioned events, as well as validator set updates (if any).
* `BeginBlock(ctx context.Context) error`: At the beginning of each block, this function is called from [`BaseApp`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#beginblock) and, in turn, calls the [`BeginBlock`](./06-preblock-beginblock-endblock.md) function of each modules implementing the `appmodule.HasBeginBlocker` interface, in the order defined in `OrderBeginBlockers`. It creates a child [context](../../learn/advanced/02-context.md) with an event manager to aggregate [events](../../learn/advanced/08-events.md) emitted from each modules.
* `EndBlock(ctx context.Context) error`: At the end of each block, this function is called from [`BaseApp`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#endblock) and, in turn, calls the [`EndBlock`](./06-preblock-beginblock-endblock.md) function of each modules implementing the `appmodule.HasEndBlocker` interface, in the order defined in `OrderEndBlockers`. It creates a child [context](../../learn/advanced/02-context.md) with an event manager to aggregate [events](../../learn/advanced/08-events.md) emitted from all modules. The function returns an `abci` which contains the aforementioned events, as well as validator set updates (if any).
* `EndBlock(context.Context) ([]abci.ValidatorUpdate, error)`: At the end of each block, this function is called from [`BaseApp`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#endblock) and, in turn, calls the [`EndBlock`](./06-preblock-beginblock-endblock.md) function of each modules implementing the `module.HasABCIEndBlock` interface, in the order defined in `OrderEndBlockers`. It creates a child [context](../../learn/advanced/02-context.md) with an event manager to aggregate [events](../../learn/advanced/08-events.md) emitted from all modules. The function returns an `abci` which contains the aforementioned events, as well as validator set updates (if any).
* `Precommit(ctx context.Context)`: During [`Commit`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#commit), this function is called from `BaseApp` immediately before the [`deliverState`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#state-updates) is written to the underlying [`rootMultiStore`](../../learn/advanced/04-store.md#commitmultistore) and, in turn calls the `Precommit` function of each modules implementing the `HasPrecommit` interface, in the order defined in `OrderPrecommiters`. It creates a child [context](../../learn/advanced/02-context.md) where the underlying `CacheMultiStore` is that of the newly committed block's [`finalizeblockstate`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#state-updates).
* `PrepareCheckState(ctx context.Context)`: During [`Commit`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#commit), this function is called from `BaseApp` immediately after the [`deliverState`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#state-updates) is written to the underlying [`rootMultiStore`](../../learn/advanced/04-store.md#commitmultistore) and, in turn calls the `PrepareCheckState` function of each module implementing the `HasPrepareCheckState` interface, in the order defined in `OrderPrepareCheckStaters`. It creates a child [context](../../learn/advanced/02-context.md) where the underlying `CacheMultiStore` is that of the next block's [`checkState`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#state-updates). Writes to this state will be present in the [`checkState`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#state-updates) of the next block, and therefore this method can be used to prepare the `checkState` for the next block.
* (Optional) `RegisterLegacyAminoCodec(cdc *codec.LegacyAmino)`: Registers the [`codec.LegacyAmino`s](../../learn/advanced/05-encoding.md#amino) of each of the application module. This function is usually called early on in the [application's construction](../../learn/beginner/00-app-anatomy.md#constructor).
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---

# BeginBlocker and EndBlocker
# PreBlocker, BeginBlocker and EndBlocker

:::note Synopsis
`BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` are optional methods module developers can implement in their module. They will be triggered at the beginning and at the end of each block respectively, when the [`BeginBlock`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#beginblock) and [`EndBlock`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#endblock) ABCI messages are received from the underlying consensus engine.
`PreBlocker`, `BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` are optional methods module developers can implement in their module.
They will be triggered at the beginning and at the end of each block respectively, when the [`BeginBlock`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#beginblock) and [`EndBlock`](../../learn/advanced/00-baseapp.md#endblock) inside within ABCI `FinalizeBlock`
:::

:::note Pre-requisite Readings
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:::

## PreBlocker

There are two semantics around the new lifecycle method:

* It runs before the `BeginBlocker` of all modules
* It can modify consensus parameters in storage, and signal the caller through the return value.

:::warning
Modules are required to get the consensus params from the consensus module. Consensus params located in `sdk.Context` were deprecated and should be treated as unsafe. `sdk.Context` is deprecated due to it being a global state within the entire state machine, it has been replaced with `appmodule.Environment`.
:::

## BeginBlocker and EndBlocker

`BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` are a way for module developers to add automatic execution of logic to their module. This is a powerful tool that should be used carefully, as complex automatic functions can slow down or even halt the chain.

In 0.47.0, Prepare and Process Proposal were added that allow app developers to do arbitrary work at those phases, but they do not influence the work that will be done in BeginBlock. If an application required `BeginBlock` to execute prior to any sort of work is done then this is not possible today (0.50.0).
In 0.47.0, `PrepareProposal` and `ProcessProposal` were added that allow app developers to do arbitrary work at those phases, but they do not influence the work that will be done in `BeginBlock`, nor are they accessible from modules.

When needed, `BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` are implemented as part of the [`HasBeginBlocker`, `HasABCIEndBlocker` and `EndBlocker` interfaces](./01-module-manager.md#appmodule). This means either can be left-out if not required. The `BeginBlock` and `EndBlock` methods of the interface implemented in `module.go` generally defer to `BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` methods respectively, which are usually implemented in `abci.go`.

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* If needed, they use the `keeper` and `ctx` to trigger state-transitions.
* If needed, they can emit [`events`](../../learn/advanced/08-events.md) via the `environments`'s `EventManager`.

A specific method (`UpdateValidators`) is available to return validator updates to the underlying consensus engine in the form of an [`[]appmodule.ValidatorUpdates`](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/07151304e2ec6a185243d083f59a2d543253cb15/core/appmodule/v2/module.go#L87-L101). This is the preferred way to implement custom validator changes.
A specific method (`UpdateValidators`) is available to return validator updates to the underlying consensus engine in the form of an [`[]appmodule.ValidatorUpdates`](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/07151304e2ec6a185243d083f59a2d543253cb15/core/appmodule/v2/module.go#L87-L101). This is the preferred way to implement custom validator changes (in v1).

It is possible for developers to define the order of execution between the `BeginBlocker`/`EndBlocker` functions of each of their application's modules via the module's manager `SetOrderBeginBlocker`/`SetOrderEndBlocker` methods. For more on the module manager, click [here](./01-module-manager.md#manager).

### Implementation

A module must implement those core interface to make use of the `PreBlocker`, `BeginBlocker` or `EndBlocker` capabilities:

```go reference
https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/core/v1.0.0-alpha.4/core/appmodule/v2/module.go#L22-L48
```

See an example implementation of `BeginBlocker` from the `distribution` module:

```go reference
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```go reference
https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/v0.52.0-beta.1/x/staking/keeper/abci.go#L12-L17
```


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Key operations performed by the `AnteHandler` include:

- **Signature Verification**: Ensures that the transaction's signatures are valid.
- **Sequence Checking**: Verifies and increments the sequence numbers to prevent replay attacks.
- **Fee Deduction**: Deducts the transaction fees from the accounts involved, typically starting with the first signer.
* **Signature Verification**: Ensures that the transaction's signatures are valid.
* **Sequence Checking**: Verifies and increments the sequence numbers to prevent replay attacks.
* **Fee Deduction**: Deducts the transaction fees from the accounts involved, typically starting with the first signer.

These operations are crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of transactions on the blockchain.

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#### PreBlock

* Run the application's [`preBlocker()`](../beginner/00-app-anatomy.md#preblocker), which mainly runs the [`PreBlocker()`](../../build/building-modules/17-preblock.md#preblock) method of each of the modules.
* Run the application's [`preBlocker()`](../beginner/00-app-anatomy.md#preblocker), which mainly runs the [`PreBlocker()`](../../build/building-modules/06-preblock-beginblock-endblock.md#preblock) method of each of the modules.

#### BeginBlock

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This function also resets the [main gas meter](../beginner/04-gas-fees.md#main-gas-meter).

* Initialize the [block gas meter](../beginner/04-gas-fees.md#block-gas-meter) with the `maxGas` limit. The `gas` consumed within the block cannot go above `maxGas`. This parameter is defined in the application's consensus parameters.
* Run the application's [`beginBlocker()`](../beginner/00-app-anatomy.md#beginblocker-and-endblocker), which mainly runs the [`BeginBlocker()`](../../build/building-modules/06-beginblock-endblock.md#beginblock) method of each of the modules.
* Run the application's [`beginBlocker()`](../beginner/00-app-anatomy.md#beginblocker-and-endblocker), which mainly runs the [`BeginBlocker()`](../../build/building-modules/06-preblock-beginblock-endblock.md#beginblock) method of each of the modules.
* Set the [`VoteInfos`](https://docs.cometbft.com/v1.0/spec/abci/abci++_methods#voteinfo) of the application, i.e. the list of validators whose _precommit_ for the previous block was included by the proposer of the current block. This information is carried into the [`Context`](./02-context.md) so that it can be used during transaction execution and EndBlock.

#### Transaction Execution
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The Cosmos SDK offers developers the possibility to implement automatic execution of code as part of their application. This is implemented through two functions called `BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker`. They are called when the application receives the `FinalizeBlock` messages from the CometBFT consensus engine, which happens respectively at the beginning and at the end of each block. The application must set the `BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` in its [constructor](#constructor-function) via the [`SetBeginBlocker`](https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/baseapp#BaseApp.SetBeginBlocker) and [`SetEndBlocker`](https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/baseapp#BaseApp.SetEndBlocker) methods.

In general, the `BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` functions are mostly composed of the [`BeginBlock` and `EndBlock`](../../build/building-modules/06-beginblock-endblock.md) functions of each of the application's modules. This is done by calling the `BeginBlock` and `EndBlock` functions of the module manager, which in turn calls the `BeginBlock` and `EndBlock` functions of each of the modules it contains. Note that the order in which the modules' `BeginBlock` and `EndBlock` functions must be called has to be set in the module manager using the `SetOrderBeginBlockers` and `SetOrderEndBlockers` methods, respectively. This is done via the [module manager](../../build/building-modules/01-module-manager.md) in the [application's constructor](#constructor-function), and the `SetOrderBeginBlockers` and `SetOrderEndBlockers` methods have to be called before the `SetBeginBlocker` and `SetEndBlocker` functions.
In general, the `BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` functions are mostly composed of the [`BeginBlock` and `EndBlock`](../../build/building-modules/06-preblock-beginblock-endblock.md) functions of each of the application's modules. This is done by calling the `BeginBlock` and `EndBlock` functions of the module manager, which in turn calls the `BeginBlock` and `EndBlock` functions of each of the modules it contains. Note that the order in which the modules' `BeginBlock` and `EndBlock` functions must be called has to be set in the module manager using the `SetOrderBeginBlockers` and `SetOrderEndBlockers` methods, respectively. This is done via the [module manager](../../build/building-modules/01-module-manager.md) in the [application's constructor](#constructor-function), and the `SetOrderBeginBlockers` and `SetOrderEndBlockers` methods have to be called before the `SetBeginBlocker` and `SetEndBlocker` functions.

As a sidenote, it is important to remember that application-specific blockchains are deterministic. Developers must be careful not to introduce non-determinism in `BeginBlocker` or `EndBlocker`, and must also be careful not to make them too computationally expensive, as [gas](./04-gas-fees.md) does not constrain the cost of `BeginBlocker` and `EndBlocker` execution.

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`ctx.GasMeter()` is the main gas meter of the application. The main gas meter is initialized in `FinalizeBlock` via `setFinalizeBlockState`, and then tracks gas consumption during execution sequences that lead to state-transitions, i.e. those originally triggered by [`FinalizeBlock`](../advanced/00-baseapp.md#finalizeblock). At the beginning of each transaction execution, the main gas meter **must be set to 0** in the [`AnteHandler`](#antehandler), so that it can track gas consumption per-transaction.

Gas consumption can be done manually, generally by the module developer in the [`BeginBlocker`, `EndBlocker`](../../build/building-modules/06-beginblock-endblock.md) or [`Msg` service](../../build/building-modules/03-msg-services.md), but most of the time it is done automatically whenever there is a read or write to the store. This automatic gas consumption logic is implemented in a special store called [`GasKv`](../advanced/04-store.md#gaskv-store).
Gas consumption can be done manually, generally by the module developer in the [`BeginBlocker`, `EndBlocker`](../../build/building-modules/06-preblock-beginblock-endblock.md) or [`Msg` service](../../build/building-modules/03-msg-services.md), but most of the time it is done automatically whenever there is a read or write to the store. This automatic gas consumption logic is implemented in a special store called [`GasKv`](../advanced/04-store.md#gaskv-store).

### Block Gas Meter

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