Summary
A Bitcoin block explorer is a search tool that allows users to view blockchain data like transactions, wallet addresses, and block details. This article explains how to use a block explorer, where to find your transaction ID and wallet address, what kind of information is displayed, how confirmations work, and which explorers are used for different blockchains.
📚 Table of Contents
What is a Bitcoin Block Explorer?
A Bitcoin block explorer is a web-based tool that acts as a search engine for blockchain data. It lets users view real-time and historical information about:
Blocks
Transactions
Wallet addresses
Blockchain status
How to Use a Block Explorer
Simply paste a transaction ID (TXID) or a Bitcoin address into the explorer’s search bar to retrieve information.
Finding Your Bitcoin Transaction ID
Open the Bitcoin.com Wallet app.
Tap on the "Wallets" tab.
Choose the wallet that contains your transaction.
Tap the transaction to view details.
Tap "View transaction on block explorer". The TXID appears:
In the page URL
In the Transaction hash box icon.
You can tap once to copy the TXID.
Finding Your Bitcoin Address
Open the Bitcoin.com Wallet app.
Tap "Receive" on the home screen.
Select Bitcoin (BTC).
Your wallet address will be displayed. You can either copy it or share the QR code with the sender.
What You Can See with a Block Explorer
For a Transaction ID:
Sender and recipient addresses
Amount sent
Transaction fee
Confirmation status
Privacy rating
For a Wallet Address:
All transactions (sent/received)
Total BTC sent and received
Links to view each transaction in detail
What is a Blockchain Confirmation?
A confirmation means a transaction has been added to a block and validated by the network.
1 confirmation = added to a block
More confirmations = greater security
6 confirmations = considered irreversible for Bitcoin
⏱ Confirmation times vary based on:
Network congestion
Transaction fee paid
Supported Blockchain Explorers
To view transactions on other blockchains, use these explorers:
Blockchain | Explorer |
Bitcoin | |
Bitcoin Cash | |
Ethereum | |
Avalanche | |
Polygon | |
BNB Chain |
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Select “Help & Support”
Tap “Speak with a support agent”
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