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)