Overview
Avalanche Explorer is a web-based interface that exposes raw blockchain data from the Avalanche network in a human-readable format. It lets users:
- Search blocks, transactions and wallet addresses.
- Inspect token contracts, token transfers and NFT metadata.
- Monitor validator status, staking info and delegation statistics.
- Access analytics and public APIs for integration into wallets, dApps and dashboards.
Key Features
- Block & Transaction Viewer: See block height, timestamp, tx count, gas used, and internal transactions.
- Address Explorer: Balance history, incoming/outgoing transfers, token holdings and interaction with smart contracts.
- Token & NFT Pages: Token supply, holders, transfers, and NFT ownership + linked metadata where available.
- Validator Dashboard: Validator uptime, stake, commission, delegators and recent activity across P-Chain.
- Search & Filters: Search by tx hash, block number, address, token symbol or contract address with advanced filters.
- APIs & Webhooks: REST endpoints for programmatic lookup and webhooks for event-driven monitoring.
How to Use Avalanche Explorer (Quick Guide)
- Search: Paste a transaction hash, block number or address into the main search box and press Enter.
- Inspect: Click a transaction to view inputs, outputs, logs, gas fees and decoded event data.
- Explore Tokens: Open a token page to see supply, transfers and top holders. For NFTs, follow the collection and token ID to view metadata and media links.
- Monitor Validators: Use the validator page to evaluate performance and delegation opportunities before staking.
Tip: Use the built-in copy buttons for hashes and addresses to avoid manual mistakes when sharing or checking transactions.
Common Use Cases
- Wallet users checking transaction confirmations and explorer-propagated status.
- Developers debugging contracts by inspecting emitted events and internal calls.
- Delegators and stakers reviewing validator uptime and commission before delegating AVAX.
- Market analysts tracking token distribution and large transfers (whale movers).
Troubleshooting & Best Practices
If a transaction doesn’t appear immediately: first confirm you used the correct chain (C-chain for EVM transactions). Give the network a few seconds — most probes index rapidly but some nodes lag behind. If a transaction shows as pending on your wallet but missing on the explorer, double-check the tx hash and verify the RPC endpoint your wallet uses.
Security note: Never paste private keys or seed phrases into an explorer. Explorers are read-only interfaces; providing secret keys risks complete loss of funds.
Developer Integration
Many explorers provide public REST APIs and JSON responses for programmatic queries. Look for endpoints that return transaction receipts, block details, and token transfer lists. Use rate limiting and API keys where offered to avoid throttling.
Example: fetch a transaction receipt via a REST call to /api/tx/{txHash} and parse logs to decode events client-side.