zkSync Era Block Explorer API is now live

By zkSync
Jan 16, 2024, 9:38 AM
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The block.​timestamp upgrade is complete on zkSync Era, allowing developers to access real (L2) time block information via the new zkSync Era Block Explorer API.​

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Always shipping 🚢 The block.timestamp upgrade is complete and devs building on zkSync Era now have access to real (L2) time block information. Details from @zkSyncDevs ⬇️

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🎉🎉🎉 The time has come (pun-intended) – the block.timestamp upgrade is now complete! With it, developers building on zkSync Era now have access to real (L2) time block information. Head to Github for the full details: github.com/zkSync-Communi… TL;DR ⬇️ ⏰ Fast access to block

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The zkSync Era Block Explorer API is now live 👷 Details from @zkSyncDevs ⬇️

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🖥️ The zkSync Era Block Explorer API is live for developers to access zkSync Era Block Explorer data directly via HTTP requests. 🤝It is compatible with @etherscan API, which makes it easy to transition your existing apps to the zkSync Era network. era.zksync.io/docs/tools/blo…

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