Chain Syncing on the Chainlens Blockchain Explorer

Chain Syncing

Chainlens EVM Blockchain Explorer provides node synchronisation information.

Synchronisation status

The Status navigation menu item displays a visual indicator of the synchronisation status. This is the synchronisation of the blockchain data held in Chainlens against the blockchain network node it is connected to.

Chainlens EVM Explorer Status Menu Item — The Status menu item

The Status menu item displays a dot next to it which is colour either blue, red, amber or green. The different colours indicate the following status of data synchronisation from Chainlens against the blockchain node it's connected to.

Blue: Chainlens is loading its status
Red: Chainlens is unable to access the blockchain node
Amber: Chainlens is currently syncing from the blockchain node
Green: Chainlens is in sync with blockchain node

To get more information on the syncing status, you can hover over the new Status menu item to see this.

Chainlens Explorer as a Service-Hovering over the Status menu item — Hovering over the Status menu item

This menu show the latest block on the underlying blockchain, and the last block Chainlens has successfully indexed.

Chainlens - EVM blockchain explorer as a service - Indexing a new block — When a new block is created Chainlens must index it

Chainlens - EVM blockchain explorer as a service - new block indexed — Chainlens will quickly index the new block

At this point, the syncing status automatically updates to show we’re fully synced.

This feature is also supported on mobile devices.

Chainlens - EVM blockchain explorer - block indexing on mobile — The syncing status on mobile

Frequently asked questions

What is a Blockchain Explorer as a Service?

A Blockchain Explorer as a Service (EaaS) provides a fully managed blockchain explorer for your network and its users, without the need for local infrastructure setup.

How does Chainlens benefit developers working on EVM blockchains?

Chainlens enhances productivity for developers allowing them to see on-chain activity associated with their contracts. with advanced tools for data analysis, contract testing, and seamless integration with existing EVM and Ethereum standards.

What kind of blockchain data and insights can I access through Chainlens?

Chainlens provides a number of types of data —enriched blockchain data on on-chain asset such as NFTs and tokens as well as user balances associated with them. It also provides decoded smart contract data and metadata associated with NFTs. Raw blockchain data such as block information and transaction details are also included. Comprehensive analytical data is also collected for many types of data.

Can Chainlens help me track my NFTs on EVM blockchains?

Yes, Chainlens provides comprehensive NFT support, allowing you to view NFTs that are contained within specific wallets, or browse entire collections on EVM blockchains. It also provides a breakdown of attributes associated with specific NFTs.

Does Chainlens offer any analytics or reporting capabilities?

Chainlens includes comprehensive analytics and reporting features that provide deep insights into both historical and current blockchain activity and trends for networks.

What kind of documentation and support is available for Chainlens?

Chainlens offers detailed documentation and responsive customer support to assist users with issues when they occur.

Can Chainlens scale to meet the needs of large or high-traffic networks?

Yes, Chainlens is designed to scale efficiently as networks grow, both in terms of handling greater volumes of user traffic, as well as supporting large volumes of network transactions.

Does Chainlens stay updated with the latest network developments and updates?

Chainlens continually updates its services to cater for upgrades and enhancements made to network protocols.

What features and tools does Chainlens offer?

Chainlens offers customizable branding, powerful search, sleek dashboards, a complete API for integrations, and great support for NFTs and tokens. It also provides high-quality decoded blockchain data for network operators, developers and end-users.

Is Chainlens compatible with existing Ethereum tools and standards?

Yes, Chainlens supports the EIP-3091 standard for block explorer API allowing it to seamlessly integrate with existing Ethereum tools such as wallets. It also supports contract verification via the Sourcify service.

How does Chainlens handle smart contract interaction and verification?

Chainlens supports direct interaction with verified contracts. Verified contracts are those that have been verified using the Sourcify service. This can be done directly from Chainlens when viewing the details of a smart contract or directly via the Sourcify service.

What are the advantages of using Chainlens over building my own blockchain exploration tools?

Using Chainlens saves time and resources so your team can focus on their core competencies. Using Chainlens managed service offers significant cost savings over running your explorer infrastructure yourself, offering a ready-to-use, scalable, and platform for blockchain exploration and analytics to serve both your team and community.

How easy is it to integrate Chainlens into my existing projects or workflows?

Integration is streamlined and user-friendly via Chainlens powerful API. which has extensive documentation to guide users through the process.

Are there any pricing plans or subscription options for Chainlens?

Chainlens provides flexible pricing plans tailored to the needs of different networks, from new networks with only a few thousand transactions up to large established networks with tens or hundreds of millions of transactions.

How secure and reliable is the infrastructure behind Chainlens?

Chainlens uses robust security measures and reliable cloud based infrastructure providers to ensure safe and uninterrupted service.

Can Chainlens assist with smart contract deployment and management?

The deployment process is usually driven by developers. However, Chainlens complements this by providing tools for verifying and working with deployed smart contracts efficiently.

Chain Syncing

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EVM blockchain explorer