5 Things to Find on Solana Explorer That Will Level Up Your On-Chain Intuition
The article provides a tutorial on using Solana Explorer to enhance understanding of on-chain concepts. It outlines five key features to explore, including viewing transaction history and understanding the System Program. By engaging with these elements, users can gain practical insights into Solana's blockchain functionality.
- ▪Users can find their oldest devnet transaction by searching their wallet address in Explorer.
- ▪The System Program is fundamental to Solana, handling account creation and SOL transfers.
- ▪Watching live transactions on mainnet reveals the network's actual throughput and complexity.
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