About Orb
Orb is the most human-readable Solana block explorer, built by Helius. Look up any Solana transaction, wallet address, token, NFT, validator, program, or block, with AI-powered plain-language explanations for transactions and tokens so you can understand what is actually happening on-chain. Orb pairs that explorer with a real-time markets tracker, so you can follow Solana token prices, price changes, trading volume, and market capitalization across the ecosystem in one place. The Trending view ranks Solana tokens by recent trading volume, so you can spot momentum and active markets as they move.
Frequently asked questions about Orb
What is Orb?
Orb is a human-readable Solana block explorer and markets tracker built by Helius. You can search and inspect Solana transactions, accounts, tokens, NFTs, validators, programs, and blocks, with AI-powered plain-language explanations of transactions and tokens, alongside a live markets tracker for tokens across the Solana ecosystem.
Is Orb free to use?
Yes. Browsing the Solana blockchain on Orb — looking up transactions, addresses, tokens, NFTs, and markets — is free, with no signup required. Connecting a Solana wallet is optional and is used to view your portfolio.
How is Orb different from other Solana explorers?
Orb focuses on readability. Where many Solana explorers show raw instruction data, Orb labels programs and accounts and uses AI to explain in plain language what a transaction or token actually does, making onchain activity easier to understand. Built by Helius, it pairs that clarity with a real-time markets tracker in one place.
What markets can I track on Orb?
Orb organizes Solana markets into categories including Trending, Majors, DeFi, tokenized Stocks, and Commodities. Each view shows live prices, price-change percentage, market capitalization, trading volume, and a price trend sparkline, and you can save markets to a personal watchlist.
Does Orb show real-time Solana data?
Yes. Orb streams live token prices and tails live Solana block production, so market and network data update in real time as the chain advances.