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Blockscout

Blockscout is an open-source blockchain explorer designed for Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains, including Ethereum and various Layer 2 solutions. It provides users with a straightforward interface to search and analyze blockchain data, such as transactions, account balances, and smart contracts. By supporting multiple EVM-compatible chains, Blockscout enhances transparency and accessibility within the blockchain ecosystem, making it easier for users and developers to interact with decentralized networks.

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Key Features

  • Open Source Development: Blockscout's code is community-driven and available for anyone to use, explore, and improve.
  • Broad Multi-Chain Ecosystem Support: It supports Ethereum mainnet, EVM forks like Ethereum Classic, Celo, Gnosis Chain, Polkadot Parachains, Cosmos ecosystem, optimistic rollups, and many additional public and private EVM networks.
  • Real-Time Transaction Tracking: Transactions are updated in real-time without the need for page refreshes, featuring infinite scrolling.
  • Smart Contract Interaction: Users can read and verify Solidity and Vyper smart contracts and access existing contracts to facilitate development.
  • Token Support: Blockscout supports various token standards, including ERC20, ERC721, ERC677, and ERC1155.
  • Decoded Views: Contract method calls and logs are decoded to provide additional information within the user interface.
  • Full-Featured API: Blockscout offers a comprehensive API with GraphQL capabilities for testing API calls directly from a web interface.
  • User Customization: Users can deploy on a network and customize the Bootstrap-based interface to suit their preferences.
  • Modular and Extendable: The platform is designed for modularity, allowing for enhancements through Rust-designed microservices.

Use Cases

  1. Transaction Tracking: Users can track and analyze transactions in real-time across various EVM blockchains, ensuring transparency.
  2. Smart Contract Interaction: Developers can read, write, and verify smart contracts directly through the Blockscout interface, simplifying the development process.
  3. Comprehensive Data Exploration: Blockscout allows users to search for and explore various blockchain data points, including blocks, transactions, and wallet addresses.
  4. API Integration: Developers can utilize Blockscout's API to integrate blockchain data into their applications seamlessly.

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