How to read a block explorer: Etherscan, Solscan and Tronscan
Check any crypto transfer on a block explorer: transaction hashes, status, fees and token transfers, and how to save proof for tax or disputes.
- Checked against the rules: Oct 2026
- Sources cited · No buy or sell calls
Which explorer?
- Ethereum: Etherscan. Base: Basescan. Arbitrum: Arbiscan.
- Solana: Solscan. Tron: Tronscan. BNB Chain: BscScan.
Reading a transaction
- Status: success, pending or failed.
- From / To: sender and receiver. For tokens, check the "token transferred" section.
- Value: the amount sent.
- Fee: what the network charged.
- Timestamp: useful for tax records.
Reading a wallet
Paste an address to see its balances and history. Anyone can see this, which is why you should keep your main wallet address private.
Tax and disputes
Save the explorer page as a PDF for important transactions. It's useful evidence for your ITR, for exchange support and for police complaints. If you've been scammed.
Sources
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