Blockscout
Multichain block explorer REST API (with Etherscan-compatible JSON-RPC)
- Authentication
- API Key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Blockchain
- Data source
- public-apis
- Documentation / URL
- https://dev.blockscout.com/
Overview
Blockscout provides block-explorer APIs — public endpoints work without a key (verified live); a key unlocks higher limits.
Quick Start
Stats (verified live):
curl "https://eth.blockscout.com/api/v2/stats"Authentication
- Optional: register at blockscout.com → API key.
- Send it as a header/param (free tier without key works, verified).
Rate Limits & Notes
- Free tier with limits (check the docs).
- Blocks, txs, balances.
FAQ
Is Blockscout free? Yes — keyless for public endpoints (verified).
Does it need a key? Public reads work without one (verified).
What does it return? Chain stats/data.
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