> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://talonlab.gitbook.io/hdwallet/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://talonlab.gitbook.io/hdwallet/manual/dumps/from-entropy/cardano.md).

# Cardano

Entropy in Cardano is random data used to generate a seed, which derives all private and public keys, providing full access to wallet funds and addresses.

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1. Select Cryptocurrency
2. Select Network
3. Select HD
4. Select From
5. Select Client (If available)
6. Enter Entropy
7. Select Cardano Type
8. Enter Staking Key (If Address Type is Payment)
9. Enter Passphrase (Optional)
10. Select Language
11. Select Address Type

{% hint style="info" %}
The output will appear in the terminal on the right panel.
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Output</summary>

```json
{
    "cryptocurrency": "...",
    "symbol": "...",
    "network": "...",
    "coin_type": ...,
    "entropy": "...",
    "strength": ...,
    "mnemonic": "...",
    "passphrase": ...,
    "language": "...",
    "seed": "...",
    "ecc": "...",
    "hd": "...",
    "cardano_type": "...",
    "root_xprivate_key": "...",
    "root_xpublic_key": "...",
    "root_private_key": "...",
    "root_chain_code": "...",
    "root_public_key": "...",
    "strict": ...,
    "public_key_type": "..."
}
{
    "at": {
        "path": "...",
        "indexes": [
            ...,
            ...,
            ...,
            ...,
            ...
        ],
        "depth": ...,
        "purpose": ...,
        "coin_type": ...,
        "account": ...,
        "change": "...",
        "address": ...
    },
    "xprivate_key": "...",
    "xpublic_key": "...",
    "private_key": "...",
    "chain_code": "...",
    "public_key": "...",
    "hash": "...",
    "fingerprint": "...",
    "parent_fingerprint": "...",
    "address": "..."
}
```

</details>