Orb
Solana block explorer built by Helius, with reverse search, time filters and transaction heatmaps.
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Orb key facts
| Category | Block explorer |
|---|---|
| Chains | Solana |
| Platforms | Web |
| Launched | October 29, 2025 |
| Company | Helius |
| Chains | Solana (mainnet and devnet) |
What is Orb?
Orb is a Solana block explorer built and maintained by Helius that launched on October 29, 2025. It runs on the Helius archival system and adds reverse search, slot and time filters, transaction heatmaps and program IDL lookup.
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Orb pros and cons
- Slot and time based filtering of history
- Shows program IDLs, verification status and upgrade authority
- Swap tokens directly from the explorer
- Solana only
- Launched in October 2025, so a short track record
Orb FAQ
What is Orb?
Orb is a Solana block explorer built and maintained by Helius that launched on October 29, 2025. It runs on the Helius archival system and adds reverse search, slot and time filters, transaction heatmaps and program IDL lookup.
Which chains does Orb support?
Solana.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Orb: official site, Helius Docs: Using Orb. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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