Hands On Training

Blockchain – Principles and Practices

Pluralsight

Course Features

Duration

161 minutes

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Downloadable Courses

Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Intermediate

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Video Content

161 minutes

Course Description

Blockchains are one of the most talked about technologies right now, as they allow for digital trust to be established on the Internet. Companies are keen to learn more about Blockchains and implement them. Venture capitalists are investing a lot in Blockchain-based companies. This course, Blockchain Principles and Practices, will help you understand the basic data structures and algorithms required to create a Blockchain. You'll also build a working example throughout the course. You will first learn how to store single transactions within a block. You will also learn how to store multiple transactions within a block with Merkle trees. Then, you'll learn how to make the Blockchain secure using proof-of work and mining. You will also learn how to maintain consensus among nodes in a Blockchain. You will be able to create your own Blockchain by the end of the course.

Course Overview

International Faculty

Post Course Interactions

Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Case Studies, Captstone Projects

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Learn about Blockchains and adopt them

Venture capitalists are currently diverting a lot of investments into funding Blockchain-based companies

In this course, Blockchain - Principles and Practices, you will explore the fundamental data structures and algorithms used to build a typical Blockchain and build up a working example over the course

First, you will learn how to store single transactions in a block

Second, you will discover how to store multiple transactions in a block using Merkle trees

Next, you will be taught how to make the Blockchain tamper-proof using mining and proof-of-work

Finally, you will learn how nodes on a Blockchain maintain consensus

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and tools necessary to build your own Blockchain

Course Content

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Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Understanding the Cryptographic Principles Used with Blockchain

Module 3: Storing Transactions in Blocks

Module 4: Applying Proof of Work

Course Instructors

Stephen Haunts

Instructor

Stephen Haunts is an experienced Software Developer and Leader who has worked across multiple business domains including Computer Games, Finance, and Healthcare Retail and Distribution. Stephen has w...