This project is a simplified version of a block explorer built as a learning exercise. It demonstrates key features of block explorers such as displaying the latest block number, showing real-time details of the latest block, viewing transaction details, and checking Ethereum addresses' balances.
- Latest Block Number: Shows the most recent block number in the Ethereum blockchain.
- Real-time Block Details: Displays details of the latest block as they are updated in real-time.
- Transaction Details: Ability to view specific details of transactions within a block.
- Check Address Balance: Provides a feature to check the balance of any Ethereum address.
- Alchemy SDK: Used for interacting with the Ethereum blockchain.
- React: For building the user interface.
- React Router: To handle routing in the application.
To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps.
npm: npm install npm@latest -g
Clone the repo: git clone https://github.com/yunemse48/simple-block-explorer.git
Install NPM packages: npm install
This block explorer is intended as a basic demonstration and learning tool for understanding the functionality of blockchain explorers.
Start the app: npm start