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BLOCKCHAIN-BASICS5 MIN READ

Read a block explorer like an operator

Interpret the core fields in a block explorer transaction before taking support or finance action.

Finance needs to know whether a transaction hash proves that 14,200 USDC moved, but the explorer's native value field says 0 ETH. Explorer read order: network, status, parties, asset movement, method, fee. The common shortcut is reading only the native value field. That misses token transfers triggered by contract calls and can create a false reconciliation answer. Network and hash Confirm the hash is on the intended network and not a lookalike chain. A correct hash on the wrong network is the wrong record for support or finance. Status and block Check whether the transaction succeeded, failed, or is still…

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