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Block Explorer
A block explorer is a web-based tool that allows users to browse, search, and analyze blockchain data in real time. Users can look up specific transactions, wallet addresses, block details, and network statistics such as hash rate and transaction volume. Popular block explorers include Etherscan for Ethereum and Blockchain.com for Bitcoin. These tools are essential for verifying transactions, tracking funds, and conducting on-chain analysis.
Example
“He used Etherscan, a popular block explorer, to verify that his Ethereum transfer had been confirmed in 12 blocks.”