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pilotniq (OP)
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June 01, 2013, 09:54:17 PM
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If I want to verify a transaction by checking the validity of an input transaction, is there a way of finding the block containing the transaction, without having indexed the entire blockchain?
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June 01, 2013, 09:57:22 PM
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If you have an internet access you can ask blockexplorer/coinbase/blockchain.info
If not, no. Sadly

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