Using the Explorer
Browse blocks, transactions, validators, and data submissions on Avail DA using the network explorers.
Avail DA has two block explorers that let you inspect on-chain activity — blocks, extrinsics (transactions), validators, staking, and data submissions. Each is suited to different needs.
Subscan is the best starting point for most users. Use it to:
Avail Apps (a fork of Polkadot JS Apps) gives you direct access to the chain's runtime. Use it to:
Explorers at a glance
| Subscan | Avail Apps (AvailApps) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Browsing blocks, transactions, accounts, and staking data | Interacting with the chain — submitting extrinsics, querying state, governance |
| Mainnet | avail.subscan.io | mainnet.explorer.availproject.org |
| Turing Testnet | avail-turing.subscan.io | turing.explorer.availproject.org |
| Interface | Polished read-only explorer with search and filtering | Polkadot JS-based UI with full chain interaction |
When to use Subscan
- Look up a specific block, extrinsic, or account
- View validator performance and staking distributions
- Track data submission transactions by App ID
- Get a quick overview of network activity
When to use Avail Apps
- Submit extrinsics (transactions) directly from the UI
- Query chain state and storage
- Participate in governance
- Register an App ID
- Inspect the
submitDataFeeModifierand other runtime constants
What you can look up
- Blocks — View block contents, including which App IDs have data in a given block
- Extrinsics — Inspect individual transactions, their parameters, and results
- Data submissions — See the raw data blobs submitted by rollups under each App ID
- Validators — Check the active validator set, their commission rates, and performance
- Accounts — Look up balances, staking info, and transaction history
Note
Want a hands-on walkthrough?See the Explorer user guide for step-by-step instructions on common tasks like looking up transactions, registering App IDs, and checking validator status.
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