[REQUEST] Support more block explorers

[superpanos2]

I would really like to be able to view blockchain data from other block explorers other than blockchain.info.
Currently electrum supports only blockchain.info.

Bitcoin core even allows the user to provide the url himself.
I don't think that feature requires lot of work, doesn't it?

[shorena]

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I don't think that feature requires lot of work, doesn't it?

According to the source, its allready implemented.

Code:

 def create_history_menu(self, position):
self.history_list.selectedIndexes()
item = self.history_list.currentItem()
be = self.config.get('block_explorer', 'Blockchain.info')
if be == 'Blockchain.info':
block_explorer = 'https://blockchain.info/tx/'
elif be == 'Blockr.io':
block_explorer = 'https://blockr.io/tx/info/'
elif be == 'Insight.is':
block_explorer = 'http://live.insight.is/tx/'

When I check this in Electrum-LTC there is a setting for it.



Should be the same with Electrum for BTC just different exchanges.

On a completly related note: you should reconsider the way you talk to developers you do not pay. Electrum is free and you walz in here REQUESTING a feature that does "not require lot of work". If its so easy, get the source and do it yourself. If you are unable to do it yourself, ask nicely.

[superpanos2]

In case I offended the developers, I apologize.
To the point now, as far as I can see, electrum doesn't have an option to change the block explorer.
I am currently using the latest stable 1.9.8.
I will try to play with the source code later.
thanks.

[dabura667]

As far as official releases are concerned. Wait for 2.0

If you are a developer, and/or are able to tolerate a lot of bugs. Then you can use the latest development master branch.

This option is already implemented.

[superpanos2]

As far as official releases are concerned. Wait for 2.0

If you are a developer, and/or are able to tolerate a lot of bugs. Then you can use the latest development master branch.

This option is already implemented.

oh thanks.
I will just wait

[byt411]

As far as official releases are concerned. Wait for 2.0

If you are a developer, and/or are able to tolerate a lot of bugs. Then you can use the latest development master branch.

This option is already implemented.

oh thanks.
I will just wait

You know, the latest development version is fine, and you can use it perfectly. Also, you can simply copy the txid and paste it into your favorite block explorer.