This is the Task 4 of the Crypto Academy season, 4 and I am thrilled to take part in this week's task by @yousafharoonkhan This is where the fun is and with this lesson, we are learning more about The Block Explorer. Let's get into it.


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> What is a block explorer? And what are its purpose and use?

<div class="text-justify">In the world of digital currencies, a block explorer is a tool or browser that is used to identify the details of current or previous transaction data. We can we the block explorer to audit any cryptocurrency transaction in no time. Multiple block explorers are being used in the digital currency market to verify the transactions.

> And what are its purpose and use?

Understanding cryptocurrency science is very important to produce profit out of it. Traders must learn the cryptocurrency algorithm to avoid risks and losses. Block explorers give accurate and to-the-point information to the traders. With the help of block explorers, we can analyze the market data that which currency is worth investment and have a growth trend. A trader can see the activities that are being performed on the blockchain. Also, it can save the precious time of the investors. Block explorers are essential tools to analyze any digital currency growth and market trends. So, it is highly recommended for cryptocurrency investors to use it before investing.

**Usage of block explorers in cryptocurrency!**

In blockchain technology, block explorers have become the most useful and important factor to analyse market data. Block explorers are being used to perform the following activities:

* It is being used to navigate the unconfirmed crypto transactions in the market.

* It is also helpful to identify the transactions on specific wallet addresses.

Another major use of block explorer is that we can enhance transaction transparency in the first place. It helps to identify the transaction with the help of a hash that is associated with the block for a certain transaction.

* Double spend transactions are also can be navigated with the help of block explorer.

* Mempool stale block can be used to verify the details of unconfirmed transactions in the market.

* We can also view the fee details of transactions like blockchain different.


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> Search for different cryptocurrency block explorers and list them below. At least five different cryptocurrencies.

Following is the list of block explorers that are being used in the market.

Bitcoin Block Explorer [Link]https://live.blockcypher.com/btc/()

Ethereum Block Explorer [Link](https://etherscan.io/)

Tron Block Explorer [Link](https://tronscan.org/#/)

Steem Block Explorer [Link](https://steemblockexplorer.com/)

Zcash Block Explorer [Link](https://explorer.zcha.in/)


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> Also, explore the transaction of a crypto coin on block explorer and explain with the help of a screenshot.

well, I am reading the assignment very carefully then I have an idea how to check a transaction on any Blockchain explorer.

Today I am telling you how to check a transaction on stem blockchain, This is my steem Account @attiyaasghar I will show transactions through screenshots.


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<center>[Sacreenshot  www.google.com](https://www.google.com/search?q=steem+block+explorer&hl=en&sxsrf=AOaemvKWiPiXX3nLnMii5HTosuM1USvMHw%3A1631921611674&source=hp&ei=yyVFYZjf)</center>

First of all, we have to go on google and search steem block explorer there you will find many explorers regarding steem blockchain, But I am using [Steemblockexplore](https://steemblockexplorer.com/) as you can see in the screenshot and click on it.


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<center>[Sacreenshot steemblockexplorer.com](https://steemblockexplorer.com/)</center>

When you click on the First option you will land on the [steemblockexplorer](https://steemblockexplorer.com/)There you can see much information like. SBDprice, Steem Price, Basefeed price, and internal market volume, and also there you can find also the latest Blocks, In the search bar you have to put your desired steem account name and press the search button.


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<center>[Sacreenshot steemblockexplorer](https://steemblockexplorer.com/)</center>

when you entered the username you will find all information regarding the steem account i.e, Reputation, post, and vote power, and also down power everything you can see easily and if you want to see the transaction you have to copy the hash link.

**Hash code : c00de4b7c610c7ea817040dea39a64d6577f4290**

when you copy the Hash code you must have to visit on [steemscan.com](https://steemscan.com/)


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<center>[ sacreenshot steemscan.com](https://steemscan.com/)</center>

when you reached on stems can website you have to paste the hash code on the search bar. as you can be seen on the screenshot.


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<center>[ sacreenshot steemscan.com](https://steemscan.com/)</center>

And finally, here you can find the transaction history.</div>


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**Regard**
@attiyaasghar