# Block explorers A block explorer is a web-based tool that allows users to view and track transactions, blocks, addresses, and other data on a blockchain. It provides detailed information such as transaction histories, block confirmations, wallet balances, and network activity. Block explorers are commonly used for verifying the status of cryptocurrency transactions, viewing block data, and exploring smart contracts on blockchain networks like Bitcoin or Ethereum. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.botanixlabs.com/botanix/build-applications/tools/block-explorers.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.