What is a block explorer?
A block explorer is the most common way to look up all kinds of on-chain information. With an explorer, you do not need to download the entire blockchain ledger. Most block explorers have tools to view the network, and some have tools to interact with it. These tools include:- Transaction tracking: View and track individual transactions on the blockchain. The information typically includes transaction hashes, input and output data, tokens transferred, fees paid, and any error messages for the transaction. It also includes the addresses of other wallets or contracts that a given wallet has interacted with.
- Block information: Details about each block, such as height (sequence), timestamp, total size, and details on the transactions in the block.
- Address queries: Find specific wallet addresses with their token balances and transaction history. You can also get details on contract addresses and non-wallet accounts.
- Network statistics: Statistics and analytics about the blockchain, such as the total number of blocks, transaction throughput, network hash rate, and staking and governance data.
- Smart contracts: Query smart contract states, deployments, and interactions with other wallets or addresses. Some explorers may also show the raw code of the contract.
In rare cases, some information may be misinterpreted. Use off-chain data as a guide only.
Sei explorers
- Sei Mainnet
- Sei Testnet
- Seiscan: A block explorer for Sei Mainnet.
- Seistream: A real-time transaction streaming and monitoring tool for Sei Mainnet.
- NG Explorer: A blockchain explorer from Nodes Guru for Sei Mainnet.