Block Explorer

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A block explorer is a tool that lets you look up blockchain transaction history, like a search engine for the chain. You can search by wallet address, transaction hash, block number, or smart contract address.

For example, you can check on an explorer whether a transaction is pending, confirmed, or failed, which address it was sent to, and how much the fee was. That said, since data on a public chain can be public, be mindful of privacy.

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Transaction Hash -> Search in Block Explorer
Status: Success / Pending / Failed
From: Wallet A
To: Wallet B or Smart Contract
Fee: Network gas fee

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A block explorer is basically the blockchain's public receipt viewer.