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kernel: Add functions for the block validation state to C header

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kernel: Add functions for the block validation state to C header

These allow for the interpretation of the data in a `BlockChecked`
validation interface callback. The validation state passed through
`BlockChecked` is the source of truth for the validity of a block (the
mode). It is
also useful to get richer information in case a block failed to
validate (the result).
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The short version

What changed, and why it matters

This commit adds new read-only functions to Bitcoin Core's public kernel library so outside programs can ask 'Was this block valid?' and 'Why was it invalid?' when they receive a callback. It does not change any validation rules, fix a bug, or alter how Bitcoin itself processes blocks. It is a straightforward API expansion with no apparent security relevance.

Recommended action

No security action required. Treat as a normal API/feature addition.

Security signals we found

No strong security signals were identified.

Risk score

Why this scored 19/100

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Potential impact 0/30
Exploitability 0/25
Stealth signal 0/15
Affected reach 5/15
Confidence 9/10
Evidence quality 5/5
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