March 2018
Beginner to intermediate
656 pages
20h 9m
English
Content preview from Mastering Blockchain - Second Edition
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Summary
We started this chapter by introducing Bitcoin and how a transaction works from a user's point of view. Then, we presented an introduction to transactions from a technical point of view. Later we discussed public and private keys that are used in Bitcoin.
In the following section, we presented addresses and its different types, following it with a discussion on transactions, its types, and usage. Next, we looked at blockchain with a detailed explanation regarding how blockchain works and what various components are included in the Bitcoin blockchain.
In the last few sections of the chapter, we presented the mining process and relevant concepts.
In the next chapter, we will examine concepts related to the Bitcoin network, its elements, ...