🌐 BaseBlockExplorer

BaseBlockExplorer is an interactive and user-friendly platform for exploring the Base blockchain. It provides tools for tracking blocks, transactions, and wallet activity, catering to developers, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the blockchain ecosystem.

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🚀 Features

• 📦 Block Explorer:

  • View and search through blocks on the Base blockchain.
  • Real-time block updates with details like transactions and timestamps.

• 💳 Transaction Viewer:

  • Analyze and track transactions on the blockchain.
  • Search transactions by hash, address, or block number.

• 🔐 Wallet Integration:

  • Connect wallets using WalletConnect or MetaMask.
  • View wallet balances and transaction history.

• 📃 APIs:

  • RESTful APIs for accessing blockchain data programmatically.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Web3.py
• Frontend: React, Axios, Web3.js
• Deployment: Docker, GitHub Actions

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📂 Project Structure

BaseBlockExplorer/
├── backend/             # Backend code (FastAPI)
│   ├── app/             # Core application logic
│   │   ├── main.py      # API entry point
│   │   ├── routes.py    # API routes
│   │   ├── models.py    # Database models
│   │   ├── database.py  # Database connection
│   │   └── utils.py     # Helper functions
│   ├── requirements.txt # Backend dependencies
│
├── frontend/            # Frontend code (React)
│   ├── public/          # Static files
│   ├── src/             # Source code
│   │   ├── components/  # Reusable React components
│   │   ├── utils/       # API communication and helpers
│   │   └── App.js       # Main app file
│   ├── package.json     # Frontend dependencies
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├── docs/                # Documentation
│   ├── architecture.md  # System architecture
│   ├── api_docs.md      # API documentation
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├── scripts/             # Deployment and startup scripts
│   ├── deploy.sh
│   └── start.sh
├── README.md            # Project overview

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🌟 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm
• Python (3.8 or later)
• Docker (optional)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/BaseBlockExplorer.git
   cd BaseBlockExplorer

2. Backend Setup:

   • Navigate to the backend directory:

     cd backend

   • Install dependencies:

     pip install -r requirements.txt

   • Start the backend server:

     uvicorn app.main:app --reload

3. Frontend Setup:

   • Navigate to the frontend directory:

     cd ../frontend

   • Install dependencies:

     npm install

   • Start the frontend server:

     npm start

4. Access the App:

   • Frontend: http://localhost:3000
   • Backend: http://localhost:8000

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🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create your feature branch: git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature.
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'.
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/AmazingFeature.
5. Open a pull request.

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📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Happy Exploring! 🚀