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What is the Data API?
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Written by Lavinia Talpas
Updated over 2 months ago

The Data API is a solution for accessing real-time and historical data across multiple blockchain networks, including Avalanche's Primary Network, Ethereum, and L1s. providing the necessary tools to create data-driven blockchain applications.

Data API

The API powers the Avalanche Explorer and the Core suite of products offering blockchain data like transactions, balances, token transfers, and more. From retrieving the latest block on the C-Chain to tracking token movements, the Data API simplifies building Web3 applications.

Key Benefits of the Data API

  • Multi-Chain Support: Access data from over 100+ L1s on mainnet and testnet.

  • Real-Time & Historical Data: Retrieve the latest blocks, transactions, balances, and token metadata across multiple chains.

  • Developer-Friendly Integration: The API is designed for easy integration into blockchain projects, making data retrieval straightforward.

Test the APIs

The API Playground within the documentation allows users to easily test and interact with the Data API. It provides an environment to execute API calls directly from the docs, helping developers explore the endpoints and see live responses in a user-friendly interface.

Getting Started

For users looking to get started with the Data API, detailed guides are available to assist in setting up accounts, obtaining API keys, and making the first query.

FAQ

How to get the native balance of an address?

Please check out our guide here.

How to get all transactions of an address?

Please check out our guide here.

How to get all ERC20 transfers by wallet?

Please check out our guide here.


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.

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