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  1. Guides Anvil SDK V1

Getting Started on Cardano

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Welcome to Cardano! To begin your journey, we recommend reviewing the official introduction guide: .

Setting Up Your Wallet

To interact with the Cardano network, you'll need a wallet.

You can choose from various options, mostly browser extensions. For more information on wallets, please refer to the official documentation: .

Testing and Learning on Cardano

To explore the Cardano network, we recommend starting with Preprod Testnet, which closely resembles the mainnet environment. You can test and learn without affecting live transactions.

First, obtain your public address from your wallet's receive section. Then, visit the to receive 10K TestAda (TAda) for testing purposes.

Understanding UTXOs and Cardano

To delve deeper into the world of Cardano, please refer to the official documentation on:

  • The whole Learn section for comprehensive information about how Cardano works

Environment Differences

For a detailed explanation of the differences between Preprod, Preview, and Mainnet, please visit . In summary:

  • Preprod represents the mainnet environment.

  • Preview showcases the latest version (for example, during hardfork).

When there is no hardfork the environment are usually in-sync.

Exploring Testnets and Mainnet

To observe transactions on the chain, you'll need an indexer or explorer. Here are some resources to get you started:

Preprod CExplorer:

Preview CExplorer:

Mainnet CExplorer:

Preprod Cardano Scan:

Preview Cardano Scan:

Mainnet Cardano Scan:

https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/introduction/
https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/new-to-cardano/types-of-wallets/
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