> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cc32d9.gitbook.io/antelope-smart-contract-developers-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cc32d9.gitbook.io/antelope-smart-contract-developers-handbook/how-an-antelope-blockchain-works.md).

# How an Antelope blockchain works

- [How nodeos works](https://cc32d9.gitbook.io/antelope-smart-contract-developers-handbook/how-an-antelope-blockchain-works/how-nodeos-works.md)
- [Life cycle of a transaction](https://cc32d9.gitbook.io/antelope-smart-contract-developers-handbook/how-an-antelope-blockchain-works/life-cycle-of-a-transaction.md)