Table of contents
- What is Blockchain Explorer?
- How does Blockchain Explorer work?
- Some Popular Blockchain Explorers
- Applications of Blockchain Explorer
- Some Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is Blockchain Explorer?
Blockchain Explorer (also known as Block Explorer) is a website or online tool that allows users to search and look up information and data related to a specific blockchain. This data and information can be transactions, wallet balance, hashrate... on that blockchain.
Each blockchain has its own Explorer. You will not be able to find information about Ethereum, Litecoin, Solana on Bitcoin Explorer and vice versa.
Besides, each blockchain also has one or more different Explorers. For example: Ethereum has Blockchain Explorers like Ethplorer, Etherscan...
2. How does Blockchain Explorer work?
Blockchain Explorer visualizes raw data from blockchain nodes through an API (Application Program Interface). As a result, users can easily read and understand information related to that blockchain.
3. Some popular Blockchain Explorers
Currently, there are many Blockchain Explorers for users to look up and search. Most blockchains, large and small, have at least one Explorer with almost the same features.
The two most popular and reputable Blockchain Explorer tools that a lot of crypto users are using are Etherscan and BscScan. Let's briefly learn how to use these 2 Blockchain Explorers!
Etherscan
Etherscan is Ethereum's Explorer. Etherscan is trusted by many people thanks to its easy-to-use interface and complete and accurate information.
Using Etherscan to look up information related to Ethereum, do the following:
Step 1: Go to https://etherscan.io/
Step 2:
Tools for you to learn about the Ethereum blockchain:
- Check the accuracy of ETH wallet addresses
- Check wallet balance
- Check out the transactions
- Check Smart Contract
- Monitor information on DEX exchanges
- Information about Airdrops
- Calculate Ethereum mint profit.
For new users, the minimum tools you need to know on Etherscan:
- Ethereum blockchain overview and market data
- Look up information about the last created blocks (Latest Blocks) and the last transaction (Latest Transactions)
- Check information, transaction history from any wallet address, block
BscScan
Through BscScan, users can search and look up information belonging to Binance Smart Chain. Such as transaction information, checking balances of specific wallets, updating gas fees on BSC...
Using BscScan to look up information related to Binance Smart Chain, do the following:
Step 1: Go to https://bscscan.com/.
Step 2:
Tools for you to learn information about the Binance Smart Chain blockchain such as:
- Check the accuracy of BSC wallet addresses
- Check wallet balance
- Check Smart Contract
- Information about transactions
- Monitor information on DEX exchanges
- Gas charge update.
In addition to 2 separate Blockchain Explorers of 2 large blockchains, BscScan and Etherscan. Remitano would like to introduce to you 3 other Explorers to help you look up information combining more blockchains, namely: CoinMarketCap Blockchain Explorer, TokenView, Blockchair.com
CoinMarketCap Blockchain Explorer
CoinMarketCap's Blockchain Explorer allows users to look up indexes and data on multiple blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Binance Coin.
On CoinMarketCap Blockchain Explorer you can find some information like:
- Blocks have been created on that blockchain (Arranged by time).
- Transactions made on that blockchain (Arranged by time).
- Blockchain wallet addresses.
Steps to use CoinMarketCap Blockchain Explorer to look up information:
Step 1: Go to https://blockchain.coinmarketcap.com/.
Step 2: Select the blockchain you want to search for information on.
Step 3:
Search for blockchain-related information of your choice, including:
- Blockchain overview
- Market data
- Information of generated blocks
- Information about transactions.
TokenView
TokenView allows users to look up information related to block data, transactions, ... TokenView is the Blockchain Explorer that provides information for the most blockchains currently (more than 100 blockchains).
In addition to the basic information, users can use TokenView to monitor and look up a lot of other information about the market, coins/token, NFT,...
2 ways to use TokenView to look up information:
Method 1: Find information on the search bar
Step 1: Go to https://tokenview.com/en/.
Step 2: Then you enter/paste the wallet address, block or transaction code you want to check in the search bar.
Method 2: Search from Explorer
Step 1: Go to https://tokenview.com/en/.
Step 2: In the Explorer section, select the Blockchain Explorer you want to search. For example, choose Ethereum.
Step 3: Explore and look up the information in the blockchain of your choice.
Blockchair.com
Blockchair.com is an Explorer that allows users to look up encrypted information on the blockchain. This is considered the most suitable Blockchain for new users. Although the interface of Blockchair.com is quite confusing, the information of this Blockchain Explorer is quite different.
Steps to use Blockchair.com to look up information:
Method 1: Find information on the search bar
Step 1: Go to https://blockchair.com/
Step 2: Then you enter/paste the wallet address, block or transaction code you want to check in the search bar.
Method 2: Search from Explorer
Step 1: Go to https://blockchair.com/.
Step 2: Select the name of the Blockchain you want to look up in Explorer Blockchains (eg Ethereum)
Step 3: Enter information in the search box after selecting the blockchain name
4. Applications of Blockchain Explorer
The main purpose of Blockchain Explorer is to become a tool to help users easily access the data they want in the most transparent, intuitive, detailed and accurate way.
In addition, users also use Blockchain Explorer to check the authenticity of the wallet and project address, to confirm it has not been replaced by another hacker or scammer. On the other hand, for different user clusters, there will be different uses of Blockchain Explorer such as:
For traders: Use Blockchain Explorer to check transaction status.
With miners: Use Blockchain Explorer to confirm the operation of blocks, look up rewards.
For people learning about cryptocurrencies: Use Blockchain Explorer to track market movements, detailed information about coins/token,...
5. Some frequently asked questions
Why can't I check certain X token information on Blockchain Explorer?
For this case, first check if using the correct Explorer of token X to check or not? Because if it's different than Explorer, you won't be able to check. If your X token is issued on Ethereum, BscScan cannot be used to look up.
To check which chain token X belongs to, go to CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko to check.
Is user information exposed when using Blockchain Explorer?
User information will not be exposed on the Blockchain Explorer. Since these are public browsers, open source and do not function like wallets or portfolio managers. So you don't need to worry about your information being leaked when using it!
