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Overview

The Nexus Explorer is the official blockchain explorer for the Nexus Layer 1, providing comprehensive visibility into all on-chain activity. Built on Blockscout technology, it offers a user-friendly interface to explore transactions, blocks, smart contracts, and network statistics in real-time.

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Key Features

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Blockchain Data

  • Transactions: View all transaction details including hash, status, block number, gas fees, and involved addresses
  • Internal Transactions: Track internal contract-to-contract transactions
  • Blocks: Explore block details, timestamps, and included transactions
  • Transaction Batches: Monitor batch processing for Layer 2 operations

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Token Information

  • Token Transfers: Monitor all token movement across the network
  • Token Registry: Browse verified tokens and their contracts

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Network Analytics

  • Gas Tracker: Real-time gas price monitoring
  • Network Utilization: View count of active accounts over time
  • Charts & Statistics: Historical data and network performance metrics
  • Top Accounts: See the most active addresses on the network

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Layer 1 ↔ Layer 2 Bridge

  • Deposits (L1→L2): Track assets moving from Layer 1 to Layer 2
  • Withdrawals (L2→L1): Monitor assets moving from Layer 2 back to Layer 1
  • Transaction Withdrawals: Specialized withdrawal transaction tracking

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Developer Tools

  • API Access: Multiple API endpoints for developers
    • REST API: Standard HTTP API for blockchain data
    • GraphQL: Flexible query interface
    • RPC API: Standard blockchain RPC calls
    • Eth RPC API: Ethereum-compatible RPC interface

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Utilities

Additional tools and features:

  • Verify Contract: Submit smart contract source code for verification
  • Gas Tracker: Monitor current gas prices and trends
  • Transaction Withdrawals: Specialized withdrawal tracking

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How to Use the Explorer

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Searching

Use the search bar to find:

  • Transaction hashes
  • Block numbers
  • Wallet addresses
  • Smart contract addresses
  • Token symbols

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Transaction Details

Each transaction shows:

  • Status: Success/Failed
  • Hash: Unique transaction identifier
  • Addresses: From and To addresses
  • Value: Amount transferred (in NEX)
  • Gas Fee: Transaction cost
  • Timestamp: When the transaction occurred

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Block Information

Block details include:

  • Block Number: Sequential block identifier
  • Timestamp: When the block was mined
  • Transaction Count: Number of transactions in the block
  • Network Utilization: How busy the network was

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Network Statistics

The explorer provides real-time network data:

  • Gas Prices: Current transaction costs
  • Network Activity: Transaction volume and frequency
  • Block Production: Block generation times and consistency

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API Integration

Developers can integrate with the Nexus Explorer through multiple API endpoints. Here are working examples:

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REST API Examples

# Get latest transactions
curl "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v2/transactions"

# Get specific transaction by hash
curl "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v2/transactions/0x[transaction_hash]"

# Get latest blocks
curl "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v2/blocks"

# Get specific block by number
curl "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v2/blocks/[block_number]"

# Get address information
curl "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v2/addresses/[address]"

# Get tokens list
curl "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v2/tokens"

# Get network statistics
curl "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v2/stats"

# Search for transactions, blocks, or addresses
curl "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v2/search?q=[search_term]"

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GraphQL API Examples

# Basic GraphQL query for transactions
curl -X POST "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v1/graphql" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "query": "query { transactions(first: 10) { edges { node { hash value gasUsed blockNumber } } } }"
  }'

# Query for specific address transactions
curl -X POST "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v1/graphql" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "query": "query($address: String!) { address(hash: $address) { hash balance transactionCount } }",
    "variables": { "address": "0x[address_hash]" }
  }'

# Query for blocks with transaction count
curl -X POST "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/v1/graphql" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "query": "query { blocks(first: 5) { edges { node { number timestamp transactionCount gasUsed } } } }"
  }'

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RPC API Examples

# Get latest block number
curl -X POST "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/eth-rpc" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[],"id":1}'

# Get block by number
curl -X POST "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/eth-rpc" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_getBlockByNumber","params":["latest",true],"id":1}'

# Get transaction by hash
curl -X POST "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/eth-rpc" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_getTransactionByHash","params":["0x[transaction_hash]"],"id":1}'

# Get balance of an address
curl -X POST "https://explorer.nexus.xyz/api/eth-rpc" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_getBalance","params":["0x[address]","latest"],"id":1}'

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Advanced Features

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Contract Verification

  • Submit source code for smart contracts
  • Verify contract functionality and security
  • Enable readable contract interactions

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Cross-Layer Tracking

  • Monitor assets moving between Layer 1 and Layer 2
  • Track deposit and withdrawal processes
  • Verify cross-layer transaction completion

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Historical Data

  • Access complete transaction history
  • Analyze network growth and usage patterns
  • Export data for further analysis

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Getting Started

  1. Visit explorer.nexus.xyz
  2. Explore recent transactions and blocks on the homepage
  3. Search for specific addresses, transactions, or blocks
  4. Connect your wallet to view your transaction history
  5. Use APIs to integrate explorer data into your applications

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Technical Specifications

  • Built on: Blockscout 4.0.0
  • Network: Nexus Layer 1
  • Update Frequency: Real-time
  • API Rate Limits: Standard Blockscout limits apply
  • Browser Support: All modern browsers

The Nexus Explorer is an essential tool for anyone interacting with the Nexus ecosystem, providing transparency and accessibility to all network activity.