Blockchain technology is revolutionizing ways that digital transactions are managed, but it can feel daunting at times. No matter if you’re a programmer, NFT enthusiast, or DeFi investor keeping track of your transactions is essential. Flow, one of the most effective and scalable blockchains, has powerful tools to do this. This guide is designed for anyone who’s ever wondered how they can examine their transaction history with Flow Explorer or read Flow Block Data on Flowscan.
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How to monitor your flow transactions by using Flow Explorer.
The history of transactions can be viewed on the Flow Explorer. Every time you send or receive, or interact with Flow-based assets, you’ll find a trace kept on the blockchain. In contrast to traditional banking, which relies on intermediaries, Flow’s transparent, immutable ledger allows you to verify each transaction in real-time.
To see your transactions information on Flow Explorer, you simply need the Transaction ID (TXID) or the address of your wallet. Entering this into Flow Explorer’s search bar will give you access to data such as:
The transaction’s status is successful, pending or failed.
The wallet addresses used in transactions.
The timestamp number and block number.
Gas used for processing.
This is particularly helpful if you’re waiting on transfers, trying to solve the issue of a failed transaction or keeping track of your transactions. It allows you to see all your digital assets.
How to decode Flow Blockchain data using Flowscan
Reading Flow blocks on Flowscan. Flowscan gives you a complete review of Flow blockchain activity. Contrary to Flow Explorer, which focuses on specific transactions, Flowscan allows you to study entire blocks, giving an understanding of how the network operates.
Each transaction is saved as blocks. They act as collections of data which confirm multiple actions at the same time. By searching for a block’s reference number or hash on Flowscan and Flowscan, you can see:
The total number of transactions in the block.
The amount of time needed to complete the block.
The wallet addresses used and the smart contracts.
The network log helps users and developers to track patterns.
It could be a little difficult for users who are not experts. But it is a powerful tool to verify transactions and to determine the way in which the Flow Network prioritizes the activities. If you’re looking for NFT coining or token exchanges, or contract-related interactions, Flowscan makes sure that every step is taken into account.
Exploring Flow-based EVM Scanning for Smart Contracts and Cross-Chain tracking
While Flow continues to grow, it’s also increasing its compatibility with Ethereum-based apps. This is where Flow EVM Scan comes in. Etherscan is an application that lets users to monitor smart contract, DeFi interactions and token transactions within the Flow EVM environment.
Inputing a wallet address or a contract address into Flow EVM Scan, you are able to:
Verify wrapped assets and cross-chain transfers.
Check DeFi stake rewards and tokens.
Be sure that the smart contract interfacing is properly executed.
For developers, this tool is a a seamless connection between Ethereum and Flow and makes it much easier to develop and monitor blockchain-based applications in both ecosystems.
Last Thoughts: Monitoring Flow transactions is crucial.
Blockchain is focused on transparency and security however, it only works with the knowledge of how to use the right tools. You can get complete control of your digital assets by learning how to use Flow Explorer and Flowscan.
If you’re keeping track of the progress of an NFT purchase, confirming the authenticity of a DeFi trade, or analyzing an intelligent contract, these tools make blockchain transactions more clear, quicker, and safer. When you next send an order on Flow, don’t just trust the system, but verify the transaction yourself.