Blockchain explorer

A blockchain explorer is an online tool used to view public information recorded on a blockchain, such as transactions, public addresses and transaction status.

Approved short definition: A tool for viewing public information recorded on a blockchain. Example: Enter the transaction ID into a blockchain explorer to check its public details and confirmation status. Do not use: Do not use information from a blockchain explorer to confirm that a public address belongs to the intended recipient, that the selected network is correct, or that the cryptoassets will arrive in the destination account. Aliases / search terms: Block explorer; blockchain search tool; transaction explorer; crypto transaction tracker; blockchain tracker Related terms: Blockchain; Public address; Crypto transaction; Transaction ID; Crypto transfer