A simple Chrome extension that allows you to explore the Steem blockchain directly from your browser. This extension provides real-time information about the blockchain and lets you search for specific blocks, transactions, and accounts.
- Real-time display of blockchain global properties
- Current witness schedule information
- Automatic refresh every 3 seconds
- Search functionality for:
- Blocks by number
- Transactions by ID
- Accounts by name
- Formatted JSON output with syntax highlighting
- Clone this repository:
https://github.com/remlaps/steemExplorer.git
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Open Chrome and navigate to
chrome://extensions/ -
Enable "Developer mode" using the toggle in the top-right corner
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Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder
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The extension should now appear in your browser toolbar
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Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to open the Steem Block Explorer in a new window
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The top section displays current blockchain information that refreshes automatically every 3 seconds
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To search for specific information:
- Enter a block number, transaction ID, or account name in the search box
- Select the appropriate search type from the dropdown menu
- Click "Search" or press Enter
- Results will be displayed in the bottom section with formatted JSON
- manifest.json: Extension configuration
- background.js: Background script that opens the explorer window
- explorer.html: Main HTML interface
- explorer.js: JavaScript code for API queries and UI interactions
- styles.css: Styling for the explorer interface
The extension uses the Steem API endpoint at https://api.steemit.com and the following methods:
condenser_api.get_dynamic_global_propertiescondenser_api.get_witness_schedulecondenser_api.get_blockcondenser_api.get_transactioncondenser_api.get_accounts
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Built for the Steem blockchain community
- Uses Steem's public API endpoints