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

Q: How do I configure CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the MCP server details there. Turn on Agent mode in your chat panel to start querying the blockchain.

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Inject Live Transaction Data into Cursor

Writing parsing logic for Cardano transactions sucks when you rely on mock data. With this MCP Server, your agent calls `get_transaction` and drops real mainnet JSON into your editor. You write code against actual network responses. The same applies to UTXO management. Tell the agent to run `get_transaction_utxos` for a specific hash. It reads the real inputs and outputs, then writes the exact TypeScript interfaces you need to handle them.

Query Blocks and Epochs Mid-Code

Sometimes you need to test how your app handles block boundaries. The `get_block` and `get_latest_blocks` tools fetch the exact block headers and metadata. You get real timestamps and slot numbers to validate your logic. Epoch transitions often break poorly written dApps. By running `get_latest_epoch` or `get_epoch`, your agent pulls the current network state. It uses that context to help you write bulletproof epoch-handling functions.

Scaffold Wallet and Pool Dashboards

Building an analytics dashboard requires massive amounts of data. Ask your agent to fetch a target wallet using `get_address` and `list_address_transactions`. It pulls the data and immediately writes the frontend components to display it. Stake pool directories work the same way. The `list_pools` tool grabs a paginated list of registered nodes via the MCP connection, while `get_pool` drills down into specific metrics. You get working React components populated with real Cardano network stats.

Setup guide

Set up CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Add the MCP server details there. Turn on Agent mode in your chat panel to start querying the blockchain.

Postman keeps the data isolated. This integration pulls the API response directly into your coding environment, letting the agent write interfaces and parsers based on the actual JSON structure.

No. The tools only fetch public data from the explorer. You pass a public address or hash, and it returns the on-chain record.

Tell the agent which native asset you want to track. It will fire the `list_asset_transactions` tool and return the complete trading history for that token.

The MCP server routes your queries to the public explorer. The specific transaction hashes, block numbers, and wallet addresses you search for are visible to that API provider, but your source code remains private on your machine.

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