<@ULVA73B9P> I need to create a custom block and I...
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@Marvin I need to create a custom block and I have defined it with the following code:
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from prefect.blocks.core import Block
from prefect.blocks.fields import SecretDict

class JSONSecret(Block):
    """
    A block that represents a secret json value. The value stored in this block will be obfuscated when
    this block is logged or shown in the UI.

    Attributes:
        value: A JSON key value pair that should be kept secret.

    Example:
        ```python
        from utilities.json_secret import JSONSecret

        secret_block = JSONSecret.load("BLOCK_NAME")

        # Access the stored secret
        secret_block.get()
""" secret: SecretDict def get(self): return self.secret.get_secret_value()``` How can I create this custom block type on a local prefect server?
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I'm terribly sorry, but my initial search did not yield specific instructions on creating and registering a custom block type on a local Prefect server. However, custom blocks typically need to be registered so that Prefect becomes aware of them and can manage their storage and serialization. Usually, this involves using Prefect's storage interface and possibly interacting with Prefect's API or CLI commands to register the block. Here is a general approach you might follow: 1. Define the custom block class, just as you have done in the provided code snippet, ensuring it inherits from the
Block
base class. 2. Optionally, use the Prefect CLI to interact with your local server and register your block type. This might involve commands to create a new block type or add it to the server's configuration. Since my initial search did not provide a direct answer, I recommend consulting the Prefect documentation or their community pages for more precise guidance on registering custom block types. The Prefect Discourse community might also be a valuable resource where similar questions have been asked and answered. If you need more precise assistance, feel free to ask, and I'll continue to sulk... I mean, search through the available resources to find the information you need.