> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

Blockchain explorers are a special type of software that connect to a blockchain network, and display the data from an immutable public ledger.

Since it is open and transparent, there is nothing stopping multiple block explorers from displaying the data in a single blockchain. This is certainly true for Rootstock, and there are multiple block explorers. Think of it like a search engine but for the blockchains, it allows for exploring transactions, blocks, addresses, tokens, and even interacting with smart contracts.

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To understand how block explorers work, read the complete guide on [exploring blockchain transactions](/developers/blockchain-essentials/transactions/)
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## Explorers on Rootstock

- **Rootstock Explorer**: Look up transactions, blocks, addresses, and tokens on mainnet or testnet. View network stats and interact with verified smart contracts. [Explorer Tutorials](/dev-tools/explorers/rootstock-explorer/)
- **Blockscout Explorer**: Blockscout is an open-source tool for exploring transactions on any EVM blockchain, including Rootstock, the leading Bitcoin sidechain. With Blockscout, you can access in-depth information, verify and interact with smart contracts, create and manage your account, view advanced statistics, and more. [Use the Explorer](/dev-tools/explorers/blockscout/)
- **Blockchair**: Blockchair explorer is a blockchain search and analytics engine for Rootstock and 40+ chains. It incorporates a multitude of different blockchains into one search engine. It focuses on making blockchain data understandable and accessible for a wide and varied audience, interested in both blockchain and crypto, while maintaining and securing the privacy of users. [Use the Explorer](/dev-tools/explorers/blockchair/)
- **Tenderly**: Tenderly is full-stack Web3 development infrastructure that helps developers build, stage, test, debug, and monitor decentralized applications. [Use the Explorer](https://docs.tenderly.co/developer-explorer)