---
title: "client/engine"
description: "Engine validator for the Base Node — handles Engine API, trie computation, and flashblocks."
source: https://basehub.org/crates/client/engine/
---
import { LinkCard } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';

## Overview

The `base-client-engine` crate implements the engine validator for the Base Node. It handles Engine API communication, trie root computation, and flashblocks integration between the execution and consensus layers.

## Source

<LinkCard title="View source on GitHub" href="https://github.com/base/base/tree/main/crates/client/engine" />