Trouble with Bitcoin Core Database Shutdown

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RogueChainFull Member
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#1Aug 30, 2023, 11:39 PM
Hey guys, I got a problem with my Bitcoin Core full node. I keep getting this error: "leveldb read failure corruption block checksum mismatch" and also "Error reading from database". I tried running the command `./bitcoin-qt reindex-chainstate` and it worked initially, but then I got the same errors again. I even tried the command again, but no luck. What should I do? Should I format my SSD and restart the full node?
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eric23Newbie
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#2Aug 31, 2023, 01:02 AM
Sounds like you might have a hardware issue. Check your SSD health, man. Running Bitcoin Core means a lot of read/write operations. If your SSD or RAM is struggling, that could be why you're seeing those errors. You might want to run it in prune mode with a fresh start. I did that with the GUI version and it worked for me.
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#3Aug 31, 2023, 02:07 AM
It’s not just the SSD, though. Sometimes power issues or even overheating can mess things up too. I’ve seen databases get corrupted because of sudden power cuts or bad shutdowns. Make sure your system is stable when you’re running this. If possible, try to download Bitcoin Core with less pressure on your SSD by using prune mode. Might save you some headaches.
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