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A block explorer is a tool that allows users to view real-time information about a blockchain. There are usually multiple block explorers for each blockchain. As each block is processed in a given blockchain, block explorers allow users to view transaction data, addresses, fees, and much more. | A block explorer is a tool that allows users to view real-time information about a blockchain. There are usually multiple block explorers for each blockchain. As each block is processed in a given blockchain, block explorers allow users to view transaction data, addresses, fees, and much more. | ||
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|+Block Explorer Chart | |||
[https://etherscan.io/ Etherscan] | !Block Explorer | ||
!Blockchain | |||
[https://bscscan.com/ BSCScan] | |- | ||
|[https://etherscan.io/ Etherscan] | |||
[https://polygonscan.com/ Polygonscan] | |[[Ethereum]] | ||
|- | |||
|[https://bscscan.com/ BSCScan] | |||
|[[Binance Smart Chain]] | |||
[https://ftmscan.com/ FTMScan] | |- | ||
|[https://polygonscan.com/ Polygonscan] | |||
[https:// | |[[Polygon]] | ||
|- | |||
|[https://ftmscan.com/ FTMScan] | |||
|[[Fantom]] | |||
[https://cronoscan.com/ Cronoscan] | |- | ||
|[https://explorer.solana.com/ Solana Explorer] | |||
TerraFinder | |[[Solana]] | ||
|- | |||
[https://arbiscan.io/ Arbiscan] | |[https://explorer.near.org NEAR Explorer] | ||
|[[NEAR]] | |||
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|[https://cronoscan.com/ Cronoscan] | |||
[https://mapofzones.com/?testnet=false&period=24 Map of Zones] | |[[Cronos]] | ||
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|[https://finder.terra.money/ TerraFinder] | |||
|[[Terra]] | |||
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|[https://arbiscan.io/ Arbiscan] | |||
|[[Arbitrum]] | |||
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|[https://snowtrace.io/ Snowtrace] | |||
|[[Avalanche]] | |||
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|[https://mapofzones.com/?testnet=false&period=24 Map of Zones] | |||
|[[IBC]] Compatible Chains ([[Cosmos]]) | |||
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''Non-exhaustive list''. Many chains have multiple block explorers. Many newer chains use an [[open source]] [https://github.com/blockscout/blockscout BlockScout] as a basic block explorer before a block explorer with more utility is put in place. | |||
=== Block explorer features === | === Block explorer features === |
Latest revision as of 20:19, 30 April 2022
A block explorer is a tool that allows users to view real-time information about a blockchain. There are usually multiple block explorers for each blockchain. As each block is processed in a given blockchain, block explorers allow users to view transaction data, addresses, fees, and much more.
Block Explorer | Blockchain |
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Etherscan | Ethereum |
BSCScan | Binance Smart Chain |
Polygonscan | Polygon |
FTMScan | Fantom |
Solana Explorer | Solana |
NEAR Explorer | NEAR |
Cronoscan | Cronos |
TerraFinder | Terra |
Arbiscan | Arbitrum |
Snowtrace | Avalanche |
Map of Zones | IBC Compatible Chains (Cosmos) |
Non-exhaustive list. Many chains have multiple block explorers. Many newer chains use an open source BlockScout as a basic block explorer before a block explorer with more utility is put in place.
Block explorer features
Some block explorers possess more functionality than others.
Features present on Etherscan:
- contract address
- balance
- source value
- token list
- complete archive of every transaction
- internal transactions
- erc-20 (or equivalent) token transactions
- erc-721 (or equivalent) token txns
- labels
- contract source code
- interaction analytics
- transaction action section
- DEX Trades for Tokens
- Holder distribution lists
- Token approval list
In addition, other features like diffcheckers are possible.