What I Found When I Actually Explored Solana Explorer
The article discusses the author's exploration of the Solana Explorer as part of a 100-day challenge. The author compares the experience of using the Explorer to reading data through scripts, highlighting the visual insights gained from the interface. Key takeaways include the understanding of transaction failures and the structure of the SPL Token Program.
- ▪The author explored their own devnet wallet in the Solana Explorer, revealing every transaction from the last 26 days.
- ▪A failed transaction from Day 19 illustrated that fees are paid for the work done by validators, even if the transaction fails.
- ▪The author discovered the SPL Token Program, which powers all tokens on Solana, enhancing their understanding of the account model.
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