A blockchain explorer provides various insights into network activity, including:

1. Transaction Details

• Every transaction on the blockchain has a unique transaction hash (TX Hash).
• Clicking on a TX Hash in an explorer reveals:
  • Sender & Receiver Addresses: Who sent and received the transaction.
  • Transaction Status: Whether the transaction succeeded, failed, or is pending.
  • Block Number: The block in which the transaction was confirmed.
  • Gas Fees: The cost paid for the transaction (in ETH, SOL, etc.).
  • Smart Contract Interactions: Whether the transaction involved a DeFi protocol, NFT mint, or token swap.

2. Token & Token Holder Data

For any token contract, you can check information such as:

• The Top Holders: The largest wallets holding a specific token
• Supply Distribution: How concentrated the token supply is
• Transfers: Recent transfers of the token across wallets.

3. Network Blocks & Validators

Blockchains process transactions in blocks, which validators or miners create.

Explorers show:

• Latest Blocks: Recently added blocks to the chain.
• Validator Information: The entity responsible for validating the block (PoS networks like Ethereum and Solana display this).
• Epochs & Finality: On Solana, for example, you can track validator rewards and epoch progress.

4. Contract & Smart Contract Execution

On EVM-compatible chains (Ethereum, Avalanche, BNB Chain), smart contracts can be explored to:

• Read contract functions.
• View interactions with DeFi, NFTs, and DApps.
• Check the source code (if verified) for transparency.