How do I check my Bitcoin balance?

The only thing in your ledger is your seed (24 words), i.e. your master private key that gives you full control of all the accounts derived from this seed. So you don't need to "look at your ledger" to check your bitcoin balance. All you need is enter your BTC account address in any BTC blockchain explorer.

How do bitcoin users verify transactions?

Users on the Bitcoin network verify transactions through a process known as mining, which is designed to confirm new transactions are consistent with older transactions that have been confirmed in the past, ensuring users can not spend a Bitcoin they don’t have or attempt to double-spend coins.

How do I get bitcoin?

In order to get Bitcoin, you first need to set up a Bitcoin wallet. A Bitcoin wallet contains your public and private keys which allow you spend, receive and store your Bitcoin. There are several types of Bitcoin wallet, each offering different levels of security, anonymity and control over your cryptocurrency.