© Shilpa Karkeraa 2020
S. KarkeraaUnlocking Blockchain on Azurehttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5043-3_3

3. Aspects of Blockchain Transactions

Shilpa Karkeraa1 
(1)
Mumbai, India
 

After a heavy dose of learning and implementation in the last chapter, this chapter is a simple, straightforward breakdown of the elements that were presented in the last chapter, along with a use case.

In this chapter, we will cover the breadth of items that are relevant for a successful blockchain transaction; namely, the following:
  • Understanding cryptography and validations over blockchain transactions—encryption, validation

  • Data, stakes, and operations in a blockchain—distribution, security

Before moving further, let’s understand why we need these elements.
  • Why is encryption ...

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