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Connect Cardanoscan Cardano Block Explorer API to your AI

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull real-time Cardano on-chain metrics through natural language.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through CardanoScan.

  1. 01

    List asset transactions

    This capability retrieves all transactions involving a specific native asset.

  2. 02

    List pools

    Use this to get a paginated list of all registered stake pools.

  3. 03

    Get address

    This capability retrieves detailed information for a specific Cardano address.

  4. 04

    Get asset

    Get specific information regarding a native asset on the blockchain.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through CardanoScan.

  1. 05

    Get block

    This capability fetches data for a specific block using its hash or block number.

  2. 06

    Get epoch

    Retrieve information about a specific historical or current epoch.

  3. 07

    Get latest blocks

    This capability returns a list of the most recent blocks added to the Cardano blockchain.

  4. 08

    Get latest epoch

    This capability pulls details about the current or most recent epoch on the Cardano network.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through CardanoScan.

  1. 09

    Get pool

    Get detailed metadata and information for a specific stake pool.

  2. 10

    Get transaction

    This capability provides comprehensive details for a specific transaction hash.

  3. 11

    Get transaction utxos

    Get the specific inputs and outputs for a given transaction.

  4. 12

    List address transactions

    Get a list of all transactions associated with a specific Cardano address.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Debugging Transactions

A developer asks the agent to check the UTXOs of a failed transaction to find the error.

02

Portfolio Monitoring

An analyst tracks the balance and recent activity of a specific wallet address.

03

Network Health Checks

A user checks the latest block height and epoch details to ensure the network is progressing.

04

Asset Auditing

A user queries the transaction history of a specific native asset to track its circulation.

Automate a task

Put CardanoScan to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

CardanoScan works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put CardanoScan to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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914ms average. Fast in production.

CardanoScan is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1057ms
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Fastest day
760ms
Slowest day
1057ms
14-day trend
Improving-11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of CardanoScan, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with CardanoScan. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

CardanoScan Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GHriSau2zSQPHbHrqw1WxZcISqLnZk6L30oOPCRW/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — CardanoScan capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cardanoscan-cardano-block-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GHriSau2zSQPHbHrqw1WxZcISqLnZk6L30oOPCRW/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up CardanoScan in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work CardanoScan owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for professionals working directly with the Cardano ecosystem who need fast, conversational access to on-chain data.

  • 01

    Blockchain Developers

    They use the agent to verify transaction statuses and UTXO data without leaving their code editor.

  • 02

    Crypto Analysts

    They monitor network health and large address movements through natural language queries.

  • 03

    Stake Pool Delegators

    They check pool performance and metadata to make staking decisions.

FAQ

Questions CardanoScan owners ask.

  • 01

    What is the CardanoScan MCP?

    It is a capability that connects your AI client to the CardanoScan API, allowing you to query Cardano blockchain data using natural language.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Do I need an API key?

    Yes, you will need to provide your own CardanoScan API Key to authenticate your requests.

  • 04

    Can I track native assets?

    Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to query information about native assets and monitor their transaction activity.

  • 05

    Can I check stake pool details?

    Yes, you can list all registered stake pools or fetch specific metadata for a single pool ID.

  • 06

    Can I see the specific inputs and outputs of a transaction hash?

    Yes. Use the get_transaction_utxos capability with the transaction hash. It will return the detailed list of all UTXO inputs and outputs associated with that specific record.

  • 07

    How do I check the current progress of the Cardano network epoch?

    You can use the get_latest_epoch capability to retrieve details about the current epoch, or get_epoch for a specific epoch number to see its timing and block count.

  • 08

    Is it possible to find information about a specific native asset or token?

    Absolutely. Use the get_asset capability with the Asset ID (Policy ID + Asset Name) to fetch its metadata, supply, and other on-chain characteristics.

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