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A block explorer is a tool that users | 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 | ||
!Block Explorer | |||
!Blockchain | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://etherscan.io/ Etherscan] | ||
|[[Ethereum]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://bscscan.com/ BSCScan] | ||
|[[Binance Smart Chain]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://polygonscan.com/ Polygonscan] | ||
|[[Polygon]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://ftmscan.com/ FTMScan] | ||
|[[Fantom]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://explorer.solana.com/ Solana Explorer] | ||
|[[Solana]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://explorer.near.org NEAR Explorer] | ||
|[[NEAR]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://cronoscan.com/ Cronoscan] | ||
|[[Cronos]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://finder.terra.money/ TerraFinder] | ||
|[[Terra]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://arbiscan.io/ Arbiscan] | ||
|[[Arbitrum]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://snowtrace.io/ Snowtrace] | ||
|[[Avalanche]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[https://mapofzones.com/?testnet=false&period=24 Map of Zones] | ||
|[[IBC]] Compatible Chains ([[Cosmos]]) | |||
|} | |} | ||
''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 === | |||
Some block explorers possess more functionality than others. | |||
Features present on Etherscan: | |||
* [[Contract address|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. | In addition, other features like diffcheckers are possible. | ||
[[Category:Tools]] |
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 |
---|---|
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.