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API Reference (API Version 2018-09-24)

AWS Documentation » Amazon Managed Blockchain » API Reference » Actions » CreateNetwork

CreateNetwork

Creates a new blockchain network using Amazon Managed Blockchain.

Request Syntax

POST /networks HTTP/1.1
Content-type: application/json

{
   "ClientRequestToken": "string",
   "Description": "string",
   "Framework": "string",
   "FrameworkConfiguration": { 
      "Fabric": { 
         "Edition": "string"
      }
   },
   "FrameworkVersion": "string",
   "MemberConfiguration": { 
      "Description": "string",
      "FrameworkConfiguration": { 
         "Fabric": { 
            "AdminPassword": "string",
            "AdminUsername": "string"
         }
      },
      "Name": "string"
   },
   "Name": "string",
   "VotingPolicy": { 
      "ApprovalThresholdPolicy": { 
         "ProposalDurationInHours": number,
         "ThresholdComparator": "string",
         "ThresholdPercentage": number
      }
   }
}

URI Request Parameters

The request does not use any URI parameters.

Request Body

The request accepts the following data in JSON format.

ClientRequestToken

A unique, case-sensitive identifier that you provide to ensure the idempotency of the operation. An idempotent operation completes no more than one time. This identifier is required only if you make a service request directly using an HTTP client. It is generated automatically if you use an AWS SDK or the AWS CLI.

Type: String

Length Constraints: Minimum length of 1. Maximum length of 64.

Required: Yes

Description

An optional description for the network.

Type: String

Length Constraints: Maximum length of 128.

Required: No

Framework

The blockchain framework that the network uses.

Type: String

Valid Values: HYPERLEDGER_FABRIC

Required: Yes

FrameworkConfiguration

Configuration properties of the blockchain framework relevant to the network configuration.

Type: NetworkFrameworkConfiguration object

Required: No

FrameworkVersion

The version of the blockchain framework that the network uses.

Type: String

Length Constraints: Minimum length of 1. Maximum length of 8.

Required: Yes

MemberConfiguration

Configuration properties for the first member within the network.

Type: MemberConfiguration object

Required: Yes

Name

The name of the network.

Type: String

Length Constraints: Minimum length of 1. Maximum length of 64.

Pattern: .*\S.*

Required: Yes

VotingPolicy

The voting rules used by the network to determine if a proposal is approved.

Type: VotingPolicy object

Required: Yes

Response Syntax

HTTP/1.1 200
Content-type: application/json

{
   "MemberId": "string",
   "NetworkId": "string"
}

Response Elements

If the action is successful, the service sends back an HTTP 200 response.

The following data is returned in JSON format by the service.

MemberId

The unique identifier for the first member within the network.

Type: String

Length Constraints: Minimum length of 1. Maximum length of 32.

NetworkId

The unique identifier for the network.

Type: String

Length Constraints: Minimum length of 1. Maximum length of 32.

Errors

For information about the errors that are common to all actions, see Common Errors.

AccessDeniedException

You do not have sufficient access to perform this action.

HTTP Status Code: 403

InternalServiceErrorException

The request processing has failed because of an unknown error, exception or failure.

HTTP Status Code: 500

InvalidRequestException

The action or operation requested is invalid. Verify that the action is typed correctly.

HTTP Status Code: 400

ResourceAlreadyExistsException

A resource request is issued for a resource that already exists.

HTTP Status Code: 409

ResourceLimitExceededException

The maximum number of resources of that type already exist. Ensure the resources requested are within the boundaries of the service edition and your account limits.

HTTP Status Code: 429

ThrottlingException

The request or operation could not be performed because a service is throttling requests. The most common source of throttling errors is launching EC2 instances such that your service limit for EC2 instances is exceeded. Request a limit increase or delete unused resources if possible.

HTTP Status Code: 429

See Also

For more information about using this API in one of the language-specific AWS SDKs, see the following: