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What is a blockchain explorer?​

A blockchain explorer is a tool or web application that allows users to interact with and explore the data on a blockchain. It provides a graphical interface for users to access various information about the blockchain, such as transaction history, block details, wallet addresses, and network statistics. Blockchain explorers are commonly used for tracking and verifying transactions, researching addresses, and analyzing the overall health and activity of the blockchain network.

Key features of a blockchain explorer include:
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  1. Transaction Lookup: Users can enter a transaction ID (hash) to view details about a specific transaction, including the sender and receiver addresses, the amount transferred, transaction fees, and the current status of the transaction (confirmed or pending).
  2. Block Details: Users can explore information about individual blocks, such as the block height, timestamp, miner's address, list of transactions included in the block, and the total amount of cryptocurrency transferred within that block.
  3. Address Information: By entering a wallet address, users can view the balance associated with that address, its transaction history, and other relevant details. This feature is useful for checking the activity and holdings of specific addresses.
  4. Network Statistics: Blockchain explorers often provide real-time data and statistics about the blockchain network, including the total number of transactions, hash rate, network difficulty, and the current supply of the cryptocurrency.
  5. Token and Asset Information: For blockchains that support smart contracts and tokens (like Ethereum), explorers can provide details about specific tokens, including their total supply, holders, and recent transactions.

Blockchain explorers are valuable tools for anyone involved in the cryptocurrency space, including developers, traders, investors, and researchers. They provide transparency and accessibility to the decentralized data stored on the blockchain.
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