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Etherscan API

Etherscan API provides developers with programmatic access to Ethereum blockchain data, including transactions, smart contracts, token balances, and gas prices. It powers applications such as crypto wallets, blockchain explorers, analytics platforms, and DeFi dashboards. Widely used for monitoring on-chain activity, verifying contracts, and building secure dApps.

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Aug 29, 2025

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5 requests/second

Rate Limit

API Endpoints

Retrieve Ethereum transaction details

Full URL

https://api.etherscan.io/api/api

Code Examples

curl -X GET 'https://api.etherscan.io/api/api' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'

Parameters

{
  "action": "eth_getTransactionByHash",
  "module": "proxy",
  "txhash": "0x..."
}

Example Response

{
  "result": {
    "hash": "0x...",
    "value": "0x123"
  },
  "jsonrpc": "2.0"
}

Version

v1

Rate Limit

5 requests/second (free tier)
Tags
blockchain-dataethereum-exploreretherscantransaction-tracking
Technical Details
Authentication
API Key
Response Formats
JSON
Availability
global
Status
Published
Rate Limits

5 requests/second (free tier)

Supported Languages
PythonJavaScriptcURL
Use Cases
Ethereum explorer
blockchain data
transaction tracking

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