How to Check a Crypto Transaction on a Block Explorer
A block explorer helps beginners check whether a crypto transaction was sent, pending, failed or confirmed on the blockchain.
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To check a crypto transaction, open the correct block explorer for the network, paste the transaction hash and review status, confirmations, addresses, token, amount and fee.
What a block explorer shows
A block explorer can show public transaction data such as transaction hash, sender, receiver, token, amount, fee, block number and confirmation status.
Why the correct network matters
A transaction hash must be checked on the correct network explorer. Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, TRON and other networks use different explorers.
What to look at first
Start with status, confirmations, from address, to address, token transfer, amount and timestamp.
- status
- confirmations
- from address
- to address
- token
- amount
- timestamp
Common beginner confusion
A confirmed transaction does not always mean an exchange credited the deposit. The exchange may still need confirmations, a memo/tag or manual review.
When support asks for proof
A transaction hash is often the best proof to give support when a deposit, withdrawal or faucet payout is missing.
Decision rule
Before contacting support, check the transaction on the correct explorer and save the transaction hash.
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FAQ
What is a block explorer?
It is a public tool for viewing blockchain transactions and addresses.
What do I paste into an explorer?
Usually the transaction hash, wallet address or token contract address.
Why does the network matter?
A transaction must be searched on the explorer for the network where it happened.
Can an explorer prove my exchange credited the deposit?
No. It can prove the blockchain transaction, but the exchange controls account crediting.