Lesson 2

Using the cardano-cli

Learn how to use the cardano-cli to interact with the node and how to get access to the help included for every command. To be able to follow the video better you can find the written tutorial how to use the cardano-cli in the stake pool operator handbook.

The UTxO Model

Learn the UTxO model to get a better understanding of how transactions work in the Cardano blockchain. Please also see the UTxO model details.

Generate Payment Keys and Addresses

Learn how to generate your payment keys and addresses. This will allow you to receive and send funds to other payment addresses. To be able to follow the video better you can find the written tutorial how to create keys and addresses in the stake pool operator handbook.

Request Funds from the Faucet

Learn how to get some test tokens to pay for the stake pool certificates, create transactions and more, as shown in the following video tutorial. Request tokens using the testnet faucet

Create a Simple Transaction

Learn how to create a simple transaction. To be able to follow the video better you can find the written tutorial how to create a simple transaction in the stake pool operator handbook.

questions or suggestions?

If you have any questions and suggestions while taking the lessons please feel free to ask in the Cardano forum and we will respond as soon as possible.