Block explorer

Orb

Solana block explorer built by Helius, with reverse search, time filters and transaction heatmaps.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Orb key facts

CategoryBlock explorer
ChainsSolana
PlatformsWeb
LaunchedOctober 29, 2025
CompanyHelius
ChainsSolana (mainnet and devnet)
About

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

Pros
  • Slot and time based filtering of history
  • Shows program IDLs, verification status and upgrade authority
  • Swap tokens directly from the explorer
Cons
  • 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

  1. Orb: official site
  2. Helius Docs: Using Orb

How this page works

Sources: Orb: official site, Helius Docs: Using Orb. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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