> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.parallaxprotocol.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Verifying transactions in the Block Explorer

> Beginner-friendly guide to using the Parallax Block Explorer to track accounts, transactions, and blocks.

The **Parallax Block Explorer** is like a search engine for the blockchain. It lets you see **transactions, blocks, accounts, and balances** directly on the Parallax network.

With the explorer, you don’t need to trust anyone — you can **verify everything yourself**.

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## Why use the Explorer?

* **Check your balance** without relying only on your wallet.
* **Track transactions** to see when they are confirmed.
* **View blocks** and see which miner produced them.
* **Explore the network** and understand how Parallax works behind the scenes.

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## Getting Started

Open the official Parallax Explorer in your browser:

👉 [https://explorer.parallaxprotocol.org](https://explorer.parallaxprotocol.org)

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## Searching for Your Account

1. Copy your Parallax address (from MetaMask or the client).
2. Paste it into the **search bar** of the explorer.
3. Press Enter.

You’ll see:

* Your **current balance**.
* A list of **incoming and outgoing transactions**.
* Your account’s **transaction count (nonce)**.

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## Tracking a Transaction

When you send Laxes, MetaMask gives you a **transaction hash** (a long string starting with `0x`).

1. Copy the transaction hash.
2. Paste it into the explorer’s search bar.
3. The explorer will show:
   * **Status**: Pending or Confirmed
   * **Block number**: Which block included your transaction
   * **From/To**: Sender and recipient addresses
   * **Amount**: Laxes transferred
   * **Gas used**

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## Viewing Blocks

Click on a **block number** in the explorer to see:

* **Block height** (its position in the chain)
* **Timestamp** (when it was mined)
* **Miner** (address that mined it)
* **Transactions included**
* **Difficulty and hash**

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## Tips

* Bookmark the explorer to quickly check balances.
* Use the transaction hash from MetaMask to confirm transfers.
* Remember: if it’s not on the explorer, it didn’t happen on-chain.

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✨ Now you know how to use the Parallax Block Explorer to independently verify accounts, transactions, and blocks!