How to Use the CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http cardanoscan -- in your terminal. This command registers the MCP Server in your local configuration file.

Q: How do I list all transactions for a specific address?

Use the listaddresstransactions tool. Provide the Cardano address as an argument, and the tool returns a list of recent transactions.

Query live Cardano blocks, transactions, and addresses directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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The `get_latest_blocks` tool pulls the freshest blocks from the Cardano network directly into your terminal session. Claude Code uses this to verify transaction confirmation times and check block heights without opening a browser. You can pipe the terminal output to local scripts or grep for specific block producers. It gives you a fast, text-only way to inspect the state of the network.

Automated transaction verification

The `get_transaction` tool inspects the details of any transaction hash on the Cardano ledger. Claude Code runs this MCP tool to verify payment statuses, check slot numbers, and inspect fee structures instantly. Combined with `get_transaction_utxos`, you can verify complex multi-asset transactions from a single terminal prompt. It replaces manual web searches with direct terminal commands.

Staking and epoch reporting

The `get_latest_epoch` tool retrieves current epoch statistics, including slot progress and active stake. Claude Code calls this tool to generate quick reports on network status for your infrastructure monitoring scripts. If you need to check a validator's performance, the agent runs `get_pool` to pull active margins and pledge amounts. You get raw, actionable data formatted as clean console output.

Setup guide

Set up CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see cardanoscan-cardano-block-explorer-api-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http cardanoscan-cardano-block-explorer-api-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cardanoscan-cardano-block-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http cardanoscan -- ` in your terminal. This command registers the MCP Server in your local configuration file.

Yes. You can run Claude Code in non-interactive mode or within CI/CD pipelines to query tools like `get_address` and output the results as raw JSON.

No, the MCP Server runs on Vinkius infrastructure. Claude Code connects to the endpoint over HTTPS, so you do not need to run a local Cardano node or explorer instance.

Use the `list_address_transactions` tool. Provide the Cardano address as an argument, and the tool returns a list of recent transactions.

Your queries for Cardano addresses, epoch data, and transaction hashes are encrypted in transit via TLS. Vinkius executes each tool call in an ephemeral, single-use container that immediately discards execution logs to protect your privacy.

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