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Summary
SolScan is an alternative Solana blockchain explorer. You can use it to access blockchain data related to transactions, contracts, accounts, and more. If you use Solana regularly or need to troubleshoot a problem, it will be helpful to know how to use the blockchain explorer.
SolScan also features DeFi and NFT dashboards and an analytics platform for browsing. You can also use its API to create custom feeds for yourself. These features can be found in the header of the website.
Introduction
Solana is a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain that project developers can Among them, DApps, tokens and smart contracts are built. As with all other active chains, users need an intuitive way to access blockchain data. Similar to BscScan and EtherScan, Solana also has its own dedicated block explorer called SolScan. Let’s take a look at its most important features and some basic tutorials.
What is SolScan?
SolScan is a blockchain browser for searching information on the Solana blockchain. It is a popular alternative to the official Solana browser. SolScan transforms complex transaction data into easy-to-read content. Users can access everything recorded on the chain through this block explorer, including cryptocurrency transactions, addresses, smart contracts, blocks, tokens, and more. It's free to use and doesn't require an account, but you can create one and log in to take advantage of enhanced features.
Why use SolScan?
Using a blockchain browser is essential for anyone who transacts over the Internet. If you're not sure where your staked funds are going, or the transaction is still pending, you can find out what's going on with SolScan. All information on SolScan comes directly from the Solana blockchain, so its accuracy is guaranteed. Using SolScan or any blockchain explorer can help you understand the mechanics of the DApps you interact with and the transactions you make.
SolScan uses the same format as EtherScan, making it easier to understand. Its layout is preferred by many users compared to Solana’s official browser. SolScan is completely free to use and contains several useful tools, lists and analysis plots. The browser also includes a set of public APIs that make it possible to use SolScan's real-time data with custom third-party applications and tools.
How to find transactions and addresses on SolScan?
One of the most commonly used features of SolScan is the ability to search for transactions and addresses. As long as you have the right hash, you can get a lot of information quickly. These include transaction fees, confirmations, timestamps, addresses involved, etc.
Transactions
1. Every Solana transaction has a signature record on the Solana mainnet. The signature is a long string of numbers and letters, similar to:
5JLcGJQfZjEEuh1bSDqyw2iEfLuFRoYRJY1paoSwrZC8c8zZFW3VqvxsJgjW3bsUjTrpEUDEtvs83PxsuR6hUWqz
2. Copy and paste the signature into SolScan in the search bar, Then press Enter.
3. You will now see all available information related to the transaction you searched for. The information is divided into three categories: [Overview], [SOL Balance Change] and [Token Balance Change].
4. The [Overview] category contains most of the details you need. Please see the list below:
Signature | A unique alphanumeric string assigned to each transaction. This is an identifier similar to Ethereum's transaction hash or TxID. |
Block | The block number for processing the transaction . These numbers are consecutive and indicate where your transaction is in the history of the blockchain. |
Time stamp | And the block that processed the transaction associated timestamp. |
Result | Confirmation status of the transaction. |
Signer | The wallet address that initiated the transaction. |
Handling fee | The fee required to complete the transaction. |
Main operations | Transaction-related activities Overview. |
Previous block hash | Used for An alphanumeric hash identifying the previous block. |
Explain details | Detailed records of transaction operations. |
Program record | Details of description/operation results Record. |
5. For more information, please visit [SOL Balance Change] and [Token Balance Change] tabs view the token balance change data of the parties to the transaction.
Addresses
You can learn more about an individual address in a similar way. A detailed history of address activity can then be viewed. This can give you an overview of transactions and smart contract interactions for a specific wallet.
1. Find the Solana address you want to view. The address is shorter than the signature and looks like:
138KHwTqKNWGLoo8fK5i8UxYtwoC5tC8o7M9rY1CDEjT
2. Copy and paste the address into SolScan's search bar and press Enter. .
3. You will now see all available information about the account you searched for. The [Overview] section shows the current account balance, while the bottom tabs mainly deal with transaction history.
How to find tokens on SolScan?
Verifying a token is easy on SolScan and you get complete token details. Just:
1. Copy and paste the token address into SolScan's search bar and press Enter. We’re using a wrapped version of Bitcoin (BTC) in this example, but you can also use a wrapped version of Ethereum (ETH) or other SPL tokens on the Solana network.
The token address is similar to:
9n4nbM75f5Ui33ZbPYXn59EwSgE8CGsHtAeTH5YFeJ9E
2. If the address is entered correctly, you will see the following information.
Tokens
Fully diluted market cap | The maximum total supply multiplied by the current price of the token. The reason why it is "diluted" is because the market value also includes the locked tokens. |
The maximum total supply | will always exist The total number of tokens for a specific cryptocurrency, including those mined previously and those issued in the future. |
Holders | Those who hold tokens Number of addresses. |
Social channels | Go to the token’s official social media Channel links. |
Token name | With [token name (code)] format displays the name and code of the token. |
Token address | Assigned to each token The coin's identifier is a unique alphanumeric address. |
Owner Plan | Instructions responsible for contributing to the block Chain reads and writes data to a specific owner plan's type and unique ID. |
Authority | Have the right to verify transactions within the network Account (usually a multi-signature account). |
Decimal | The divisibility of a token properties (number of decimal places allowed). |
Tag | Descriptive tag indicating the nature of the token. Can be used to find similarly classified coins. |
Transactions | All tokens in order Complete list of transactions. |
Holders | Those who hold tokens Complete list of all accounts, sorted by total holdings and percentage share. |
Analysis | About token issuance and holding ’s chart. |
Market | All existing tokens that support this token List of known markets and trading pairs. |
How to find active users on Solana Account?
1. You can click [Analyze] to view the number of active accounts and other key blockchain indicators.
2. SolScan’s analysis page includes network nodes, transactions per second (TPS), new tokens, and new NFTs extensive information. You can see the number of daily active wallets under the [Account] heading.
3. Please note that you can select different time periods in the upper right corner.
How to access the DeFi operation panel on SolScan
1. Solana Some of the largest DEXs in the ecosystem have dashboards built into the Solana block explorer. You can quickly find them under the [Defi] tab.
2. Take Orca as an example. This action panel displays basic information regarding the total value locked (TVL), trading volume, and active trading pairs available in its liquidity pool.
How to access the NFT Dashboard on SolScan
1. New NFTs, transactions and collectibles can be easily viewed through the NFT Dashboard on SolScan. You can find this section in the website header.
2. You can search for all NFTs available on Solana through the NFT dashboard. The [Collectibles] tab gives you a list of NFT items based on volume. The [Transactions] tab displays recent sales data, and [New NFT] lists recent minting data.
Summary
Whether you want to view the latest Metaverse NFTs, survey nodes, or view the wallets of new startups, you need to use the Solana block explorer. It is an integral part of all blockchain network ecosystems. SolScan has become one of the most used tools in the Solana community, so understanding its layout and UI will definitely help.