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What is blockchain?
A blockchain is a tamper-evident, shared digital ledger that records transactions in a public or private peer-to-peer network. The blockchain acts as a single source of truth, and members in a blockchain network can view only those transactions that are relevant to them.
Skill level
Beginner
Estimated time to complete
Approximately 2 hours.
Learning objectives
With this learning path, you:
- Learn about the basics of blockchain
- Build and work with your own blockchain application
- Try out various blockchain concepts
