Blockchain explorers function consistently, utilizing identical search mechanisms to retrieve relevant transaction data. This facilitates a seamless experience for users who are familiar with one explorer, as they can effortlessly access the necessary information on another.

Here is an overview of how to utilize a block chain explorer.

– Search for Specific Wallet Address Activity

The search field is a prominent feature on the home pages of most blockchain explorers. It empowers users to retrieve comprehensive data regarding a specific crypto wallet address, encompassing current asset holdings, transaction history, and status.

Moreover, users can scrutinize incoming and outgoing transactions associated with the wallet address. For example, on the Etherscan explorer for Ethereum (ETC), inputting the wallet address into the search field, and then clicking on the ‘Enter’ or ‘Search’ button, grants access to a detailed overview of the wallet address.

This method is particularly useful for monitoring token balances, and gas fees, and identifying any airdrops received from blockchain projects.

- Search for Blockchain Transactions

A block typically comprises thousands of approved transactions. Users can utilize blockchain explorers to delve into individual blocks and review their contained transactions as well as the responsible miners or validators.

This functionality can prove beneficial for individuals interested in understanding the specifics of transactions within a block, the validating miners or validators, specific gas or network fees, and other relevant details.

Searching for a specific block shares similarities with the method used for locating wallet addresses. Users simply need to input the transaction hash into the search field and then initiate the search. Upon completion, the block number, timestamp, amount transferred, input and output addresses, and the fee are displayed.

Key network terms encountered while using a blockchain explorer include:

Pending: Denotes that the transaction is awaiting validation or confirmation.
Failed: Indicates that the transaction was not successfully processed or verified and has been removed from the network.
Confirmed: Signifies that the transaction has been validated by the network's validators or miners and has been approved for inclusion in the blockchain.
Complete: Indicates that the transaction has been successfully added to a block on the blockchain and is now irreversible and irretrievable.