Ethereum: How do I access information on blockexplorer.com or blockchain.info without issuing requests to those websites?

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 your account. However, one of the limitations of these platforms is that they require you to send requests for information about specific addresses or transactions. But what if you want to access this information without even asking for it? This is where things get interesting.

Over the past few 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 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 querying the blockchain. This API allows you to query various data about your wallet and smart contract interactions in real-time.

How to access ENE without sending requests?

To start using ENE, follow these steps:

**Create a new Ethereum wallet on [Ethereum.com]( – generate an Ethereum wallet using the “Try Wallet” option or create a new one from scratch.

Install the Web3.js library – you can do this by running npm install web3 in your terminal. This will allow you to interact with Ethereum contracts and APIs.

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.json to load the Web3.js library.

Accessing 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:

Getting address balance: You can use the eth_balanceOf function to get the balance of a specific address.

`javascript


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 recently executed transactions



 - You can use theeth_getTransactionCountfunction to get a list of recent transactions.
javascript
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, 'last');
console.log(txs);

Get all deployed smart contracts - You can use the eth_getContractAddressesfunction to get a list of all smart contract addresses.

javascript


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);

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Conclusion

While this article has shown you how to access certain Ethereum-related data without sending direct requests, it’s important to note that ENE is still a relatively new feature. As the API evolves and new features are added, users will have even more ways to interact with their wallets.

By using Web3.js and ENE, you can take advantage of this innovative technology while keeping your security protocols in check.