Goal: Navigate explorers and dashboards confidently.

Cover: Address lookups, token balances, program pages, analytics views, fees • slots • commitment.

Activity: Scavenger hunt — find fees, slot time, signers, token metadata.

Takeaway: “I can answer basic on‑chain questions.”

1) Module overview

Explorers let you see what actually happened on‑chain — no code needed. You’ll learn the core views (address, transaction, token/mint, program) and how to answer common questions: Who signed? What changed? How much did it cost? Is this token legit? Use the official explorer for authoritative views, and third‑party explorers for convenience and analytics.

2) Core talking points

Addresses (what you can look up)

• User/system account (a wallet): shows SOL balance and recent activity.
• Token mint: the “master” record for a token (decimals, supply, mint authority).
• Token account / ATA: holds someone’s balance of a specific token.
• Program ID: a smart contract; its page shows interactions and logs.

Transactions (what a page tells you)

• Signers (who approved)
• Fee paid
• Slot (when scheduled)
• Status / commitment (processed • confirmed • finalized)