The Avalanche network's Platform Chain (P-Chain) serves as its metadata blockchain, responsible for organizing validators, managing staking processes, tracking active Subnets (subnetworks), and facilitating the creation of new Subnets. It utilizes the Snowman consensus protocol to maintain security and efficiency.
Additionally, the P-Chain explorer is a tool that enables users to conduct detailed searches within Subnets, including transaction hashes, block IDs, addresses, tokens, and more, providing a comprehensive view of network activities.
NOTE: When using P-Chain addresses, it is best practice to follow case sensitivity.
P-Chain Explorer
This view provides overall views of the P-Chain from the latest blocks and transactions to general chain information. To view a narrated overview of the P-Chain explorer, please check out this video.
Looking at cross-chain transactions
Looking at cross-chain transactions
Cross-chain transactions happen in a two-step process: exporting from the origination chain and importing on the destination chain.
For example, a cross-chain transfer being imported onto the P-Chain would look like this:
Additionally, a cross-chain transfer exporting from the P-Chain would look like this:
For any additional questions, please view our other knowledge base articles or contact a support team member via the chat button. Examples are for illustrative purposes only.