Settla · Blockchain Infrastructure
Solana Explorer and Solscan: Check a Transaction
A Solana explorer displays public signatures, slots, accounts, instructions, programs, token balance changes and fees. Solscan is a third-party explorer brand and is not owned by Settla.
A public address or signature is enough for lookup. Never enter a seed phrase or sign a message merely to view explorer data.
How to check a Solana transaction
- Copy the signature from the wallet.
- Choose the correct mainnet, devnet or testnet cluster.
- Check status, slot, block time and fee.
- Inspect accounts, instructions and program logs.
- For tokens, verify the mint and balance changes.
Signature, slot and confirmation status
Solana commonly identifies a transaction by its signature. Processed, confirmed and finalized represent different commitment levels; applications should choose a policy matching their risk.
Programs and instructions
A transaction invokes programs through one or more instructions and supplies accounts. Explorers decode known programs, while custom instructions may remain in a raw form.
Addresses and SPL tokens
Solana public keys use base58 rather than the EVM 0x format. A token account holds a specific mint for an owner, while the mint address identifies the SPL token itself. Verify the complete mint through an official source.
Explorer vs Solana RPC
| Task | Explorer | Solana RPC |
|---|---|---|
| Manual lookup | Convenient | Requires a client |
| History | Indexed view | Depends on methods and retention |
| Production app | Not the primary API | RPC/WebSocket and indexer |
| High-volume stream | Not for automation | Sized endpoint required |
Solana explorer FAQ
What is Solscan?
A third-party explorer in the Solana ecosystem; it is not owned by Settla.
How do I check a Solana transaction?
Search the signature on the correct cluster and inspect status, accounts, instructions and balance changes.
What does a Solana address look like?
A base58 public-key string without the EVM 0x prefix.
What is a mint address?
The public key of the mint account identifying an SPL token.
Why is an instruction not decoded?
The explorer may not know the custom program schema or may still be indexing.
Does a developer need RPC?
Production applications generally use Solana RPC/WebSocket and, when needed, an indexer.
