Separating Your Ethereum Wallets: Access Block Explorer Without Sending Requests
As an Ethereum user, you are probably familiar with using websites like [Block explorer.com]( and [Blockchain.info]( to manage with your account. However, one of the limitations of these platforms is that they require you to submit requests for information about specific addresses or transactions. But what if you want to access this information without actually requesting it? This is where everything gets interesting.
In recent years, Ethereum developers have been working on implementing new APIs and tools that allow users to interact with their wallets without sending direct requests. One such innovative solution is the Ethereum Network Explorer (ENE), which was launched in 2020.
What is Ethereum Network Explorer (ENE)?
ENE is a web interface developed by the Ethereum team using the Web3.js framework. It provides an alternative way to access your Ethereum account without directly requesting the blockchain. This API allows you to query various data about your wallet and smart contract interactions in real time.
How do I get access to ENE without sending requests?
To get started with ENE, follow these steps:
- **Create a new Ethereum wallet at [Ethereum.com]( Generate an Ethereum wallet using the “Test Wallet” option or create a new one from scratch.
- Install the Web3.js library: You can do this by running
npm install web3in your terminal. This will allow you to interact with contracts and the Ethereum API.
- Create a new ENE account: Go to [ENE]( and register an account using your Ethereum wallet credentials.
- Enable the “Web3.js” API: In your terminal, run
ethers.jsonto load the Web3.js library.
Access data with ENE
Now that you have a working ENE account and the Web3.js library installed, you can use it to access various Ethereum-related data. Here are some examples:
- Get the balance of an address
: You can use the
eth_balanceOffunction to get the balance of a specific address.
const web3 = require("web3");
const ethers = require('web3').Web3();
const provider = new ethers.providers.WebsocketProvider("wss://mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID");
const contractAddress = "0xYourContractAddress";
const account = ethers.utils Account.fromPrivateKey("YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY");
const balance = await web3.eth BalanceOf(account, contractAddress);
console.log(balance);
- Get all recent transactions: You can use the
eth_getTransactionCountfunction to get a list of recent transactions.
const provider = new ethers.providers.WebsocketProvider("wss://mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID");
const account = ethers.utils Account.fromPrivateKey("YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY");
const txs = await web3.eth.getTransactionCount(account, 'latest');
console.log(txs);
- Get all deployed smart contracts: You can use the
eth_getContractAddressesfunction to get a list of all smart contract addresses.
const provider = new ethers.providers.WebsocketProvider("wss://mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID");
const account = ethers.utils Account.fromPrivateKey("YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY");
const contract = await web3.eth.getContractAddresses();
console.log(contracts);
Conclusion
Although this article has shown you how to access certain data related to Ethereum without sending direct requests, it is important to note that ENE is still a relatively new feature. As the API develops and new features are added, users will have even more ways to interact with their wallets.
Using Web3.js and ENE, you can take advantage of this innovative technology while controlling your security protocols.