Overview

Block explorers are the 'search engines' of the blockchain world. They provide a user-friendly interface to view the entire history of the ledger.

What you can see

  • Transactions: Status, fees, and timestamps.
  • Addresses: Balances and transaction history.
  • Blocks: Height, miner/validator, and size.
  • Network Stats: Current hash rate, difficulty, and gas prices.

Popular Examples

  • Etherscan (Ethereum)
  • Blockchain.com (Bitcoin)
  • Solscan (Solana)

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