# Block explorer

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**What is a Block Explorer?**

A Blockchain Explorer is a tool similar to a search engine that shows both the current and historical state of a blockchain. Anyone with internet access can use it to view all public blockchain transactions.
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## Silicon Scope (L2)

Silicon Scope provides features like L2 block times, transaction searches, detailed information views, smart contract interactions, and insights into deposits, withdrawals, batch transactions, and contracts.

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## Etherscan (L1)

Etherscan is a Block Explorer for the Ethereum (L1) network, allowing you to view transactions rolled up from Silicon (L2) that are recorded on Ethereum.

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