How to Use the Goldberg Testnet Explorer
Introduction
The Goldberg Testnet Explorer (opens in a new tab) serves as a powerful interface for interacting with the Avail network. Whether you're a developer, a validator, or an end-user, the explorer provides you with the tools to inspect network activities, manage accounts, and participate in governance. This guide will walk you through its key features.
Quick Navigation
Inspect Network Data
Recent Blocks Overview
The default page of the explorer displays the most recently produced blocks, allowing you to monitor network activity in real-time.
Block Details
Clicking on a block number (or block "height") will open a detailed view of that block, including transactions, validators, and more.
Manage Accounts
The explorer allows you to create, manage, and recover accounts. You can also initiate transactions, stake tokens, and more. To learn how to create an account, check out the Create and Manage Accounts guide.
Participate in Governance
From proposals to referenda, the explorer provides you with the tools to actively participate in network governance.
Advanced Features
Manual Transactions and RPC Calls
For developers and advanced users, the explorer offers features like manually submitting transactions (opens in a new tab), making RPC calls, and other debugging tasks.
CONFIDENCE
The explorer hosts a light client that performs Data Availability Sampling (DAS) to verify data availability. The very latest blocks may not display a confidence score until this process is complete.
Conclusion
The Avail Explorer is a versatile tool for anyone involved in the Avail network. Whether you're inspecting blocks, managing accounts, or participating in governance, the explorer offers a comprehensive set of features to meet your needs.