> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blockscout.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Blockscout Docs

> Blockscout is a universal, open-source blockchain explorer for inspecting, analyzing, and interacting with EVM-based chains. Blockscout supports over 1000 L1, L2 and L3 EVM-based chains, optimistic rollups, and ZK rollups. 

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  <Card title="New to Blockscout?" icon="sparkles" href="get-started/new-to-blockscout">
    Learn about key features and supported chains
  </Card>

  <Card title="Using an Explorer" icon="searchengin" href="get-started/using-an-explorer">
    Quickstart for blockchain explorer users
  </Card>

  <Card title="Data and APIs" icon="database" href="get-started/integrating-data">
    Get started with APIs, SDK and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Running Blockscout" icon="person-running" href="get-started/running-blockscout">
    Get your self hosted instance up-and-running
  </Card>

  <Card title="Migration Guide" icon="bird" href="get-started/migration-guide">
    Switch to Blockscout from another explorer like Etherscan
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Explorer Hosting Options

<Tip>
  * [Explorer as a Service](https://eaas.blockscout.com/#explorer-as-a-service) for enterprise and production grade hosting
  * [Autoscout](https://deploy.blockscout.com/) self-service launchpad for instant explorer deployment
</Tip>

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