![COVER.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUL1gRnzz3LiLXEKrnEUyUbMHTCRt65KwUPNx9cxTtyQ1/COVER.jpg) Image designed by me on [canva](www.canva.com) Hello crypto enthusiasts! I am here again with this homework task for professor @yousafharoonkhan lesson - [Steemit Crypto Academy Season 5 Beginners' course - Task 4:Blockchain, Decentralization, Block explorer](https://steemit.com/hive-108451/@yousafharoonkhan/steemit-crypto-academy-season-4-beginners-course-task-4-blockchain-decentralization-block-explorer). Enjoy this article. ![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif) 🔴Question![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif) >(3) What is a block explorer? And what are its purpose and use? Search for different cryptocurrency block explorers and list them below. At least five different crypto currencies. Also, explore the transaction of a crypto coin on block explorer and explain with the help of a screenshot. ![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif)🔵 What is a Block Explorer?![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif) This is a cryptocurrency tool whose name is a combination of two words, they are **Block** and **Explorer**. Block in cryptocurrency is like a container that holds information, while Explorer means traveler. ![BlockExplorer.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmemZGSLJtAcKP5kbVjDR5P4msYj9fEe37qReTM5yCY4mJ/BlockExplorer.png) Block explorer is an online platform or application software that enables the smooth exploring of information in a cryptocurrency block or wallet address. Block explorers allow you to explore information about a cryptocurrency transaction like; Latest transaction. Timestamp, Latest Blocks, Block ID, Balance, etc. ![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif)🔵What is its purpose and use?![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif) Block explorer is an important tool and can be used for; • A block explorer makes it easier for users to view all transactions on a blockchain. • During mining, the block explorer allows users to see ongoing processes of blocks with all the data associated with these blocks. • It serves as a great source of information for users because they can see the status of transactions performed. • Block explorer makes it easy for users to see fees that are related to certain transactions. • Block explorers can help users in exploring the foundation blocks (The genesis block) of blockchain. In the genesis blocks, they can find out the first mining date, or founder of a particular cryptocurrency. ![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif)🔵 Search for different cryptocurrency block explorers and list them below. At least five different crypyo currencies.![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif) There are many cryptocurrencies with their various block explorers, but I will only list five (5) cryptocurrencies with their explorers. Below are five cryptocurrencies and their explorers; 1. Bitcoin 2. Steem 3. Ethereum 4. Tron 5. Ripple (Xrp) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) • Bitcoin: [blockchain.com](www.blockchain.com) [live.blockcypher.com](live.blockcypher.com) [blockstream.info](www.blockstream.info) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) • Steem: [steemyy.com](www.steemyy.com) [steemscan.com](www.steemscan.com) [steemblockexplorer.com](www.steemblockexplorer.com) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) • Ethereum: [etherscan.io](www.etherscan.io) [ethplorer.io](www.ethplorer.io) [etherchain.org](www.etherchain.org) [blockchain.com](www.blockchain.com) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) • Tron: [tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) [trx.tokenview.com](www.trx.tokenview.com) [explorer.tronwallet.me](www.explorer.tronwallet.me) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) • Ripple (XRP): [xrpscan.com](www.xrpscan.com) [xrpcharts.ripple.com](www.xrpcharts.ripple.com) [blockchair.com](www.blockchair.com) ![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif)🔵Also explore the transaction of a crypto coin on block explorer and explain with the help of screenshot.![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif) To answer the above question, I will explain in steps with the help of screenshots how to explore a crypto coin TRON (TRX) on [Tronscan](www.tronscan.org) (Tron block explorer tool) below. ![TronscanLOGO.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNxs3xxGWJLSwAjxpFTSjeFEpJRSMpyKnqL9FwZfyE4kU/TronscanLOGO.png) [Image Source](play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tronscan&hl=en_IN&gl=US) ___ Step 1: In your browser, search [tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) block explorer; ![01.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfBsGpGaqbW1h6X6EZNkjbmu1eHHd1TgTWwrgjzt28Yhu/01.jpg) Screenshot from [Tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) Step 2: After that, I will paste my Tron wallet address in the search box and click. See the image below ![02.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRr7AA9mnqAnz4TTFnrkPReUnPuqnR4nXwuAAWg6Uf6fg/02.jpg) Screenshot from [Tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) On this page of the [tronscan.org] block explorer, you can see some information like; Total Accounts, Total Txns, Contracts, Current/Max TPs, TVL, Total TRX Staked, Tokens, Nodes, Price, Market Cap, Blocks, Transactions. ![03.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXEYM33u2hPSfJGdEENHd5pV7Q767hCVyDcaL7EuSr6ir/03.jpg) ![04.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmR986Xfgg2bRuA2S5DYDXmCtQjrizafk2JyBviMM8JMto/04.jpg) Screenshot from [Tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) Step 3: After i navigate to this page, I can see information related to my Tron address. view the image below. ![05.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYaQpDh2JUzcvBTvRzHrNDfWGQrog4cahh2tC5w6knKYq/05.jpg) Screenshot from [Tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) Step 4: After that, I scrolled to **Transactions** and clicked on it. ![06.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmX26E7kvaomRdmjpurRFYL7gduJ2hJMUa5aMyG4wR9tqg/06.jpg) Screenshot from [Tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) Step 5: After clicking Transactions, I could see my Hash, Block, Age, & From information. Then I clicked the first transaction from 1day 15hrs ago; ![07.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmecXpAWBLquiFVjdWB1qeJiH8D1f1AcwasKvZqmc1Ejkw/07.jpg) Screenshot from [Tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) ![DotLine.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXa6d5UojnFQ3kKiN8BG34Q4EPy8Sfdze8LF1fYNszYEY/DotLine.jpg) Step 6: After doing the step 5 above, I was taken to the page below where I could see the Block Details of the transaction. ![08.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYCdAN2gnmvxrTPoM8EbZzvFCr377otjRYd2X6jHQFR3A/08.jpg) Screenshot from [Tronscan.org](www.tronscan.org) ![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif)🔵Conclusion![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif) I want to say a big thank you to professor @yousafharoonkhan for his lesson that was able to make me understand blockchain, decentralization, and block explorer. I hope I was able to explain and dissect what a block explorer is. ![blackPinkLine.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVxEy78QdVuHRGi9UbZdciQKi64Qkc23ttLWEh2jtdhD5/blackPinkLine.gif) cc; @shemul21