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 has a DeFi and NFT dashboard and analytics platform to browse. 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 where project developers can build DApps, tokens, and smart contracts. 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 explorer is essential for anyone who transacts over the web. 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 perform.

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.

trade

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's search bar and 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:

sign

A unique alphanumeric string assigned to each transaction. This is an identifier similar to Ethereum's transaction hash or TxID.

block

The block number where the transaction was processed. These numbers are consecutive and indicate where your transaction is in the history of the blockchain.

Timestamp

The timestamp associated with the block in which the transaction was processed.

result

The confirmation status of the transaction.

Signer

The wallet address where the transaction was initiated.

handling fee

The fees required to complete a transaction.

Main operations

An overview of transaction-related activities.

Previous block hash

An alphanumeric hash used to identify the previous block.

Description details

Detailed records of trading operations.

Program record

Description/Detailed record of the results of the operation.


5. For more information, you can view the token balance change data of the parties to the transaction through the [SOL Balance Change] and [Token Balance Change] tabs.

address

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, similar to:

138KHwTqKNWGLoo8fK5i8UxYtwoC5tC8o7M9rY1CDEjT

2. Copy and paste the address into SolScan's search bar and press Enter.


3. You will now see all available information related to the account you are searching for. The [Overview] section shows the current account balance, while the bottom tabs mainly deal with transaction history.


How do I find tokens on SolScan?

Verifying coins is easy on SolScan and you can get complete coin details. Just:

1. Copy and paste the token address into SolScan’s search bar and press Enter. We are 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 in the Solana network.

A token address looks like:

9n4nbM75f5Ui33ZbPYXn59EwSgE8CGsHtAeTH5YFeJ9E

2. If the address is entered correctly, you will see the following information.


Token

Completely diluted market value

The maximum total supply multiplied by the current price of the token. The reason why it is "diluted" is that this value also includes the locked tokens.

maximum total supply

The total number of tokens of a specific cryptocurrency that will always exist (including those mined previously and those issued in the future).

Holder

The number of addresses holding tokens.

social channels

Links to the coin’s official social media channels.

Token Name

The name and code of the token displayed in the format [Token Name (Code)].

Token Address

The identifier assigned to each token is a unique alphanumeric address.

owner plan

Indicates the type and unique ID of the specific owner plan responsible for reading and writing data to the blockchain.

authority

An account (usually a multi-signature account) that has the authority to verify transactions within the network.

decimal

Divisibility of a token (number of decimal places allowed).

Label

A descriptive label indicating the nature of the token. Can be used to find similarly classified coins.

trade

Complete list of all token transactions in order.

holder

Complete list of all accounts holding the token, sorted by total holdings and percentage share.

analyze

Chart on token issuance and holders.

market

List of all known markets and trading pairs that support this coin.


How do I find active accounts on Solana?

1. You can click [Analyze] to view the number of active accounts and other key blockchain indicators.


2. SolScan’s analytics page contains extensive information about network nodes, transactions per second (TPS), new coins, new NFTs, and more. 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 dashboard on SolScan

1. Some of the largest DEXs in the Solana ecosystem have built-in dashboards in the Solana block explorer. You can quickly find them under the [Defi] tab.


2. Here we 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. Easily view new NFTs, transactions and collectibles via the NFT dashboard on SolScan. You can find this section in the website header.


2. You can search for all NFTs available on Solana via 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.



Summarize

Whether you want to view the latest Metaverse NFTs, survey nodes, or check out the wallets of new startups, you need 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.