The Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Chain is the flagship network of the Polygon ecosystem — a high-throughput, EVM-compatible blockchain that anchors its security to Ethereum through periodic checkpoints submitted to mainnet.
Originally launched as the Matic Network in 2019, the Polygon PoS Chain has processed over 6 billion transactions and supports more than 3.2 million daily active addresses as of 2025, making it one of the most widely used blockchain networks globally.
How Polygon PoS Works
- Proof-of-Stake consensus secured by approximately 100 validators
- New blocks produced approximately every 2 seconds
- Periodic Merkle root checkpoints submitted to Ethereum mainnet
- Native token is POL — migrated from MATIC in the 2024 upgrade
- Fully EVM-compatible — works with all Ethereum developer tools
- Supports Polygon zkEVM, CDK appchains, and Layer 3 networks
In 2024, Polygon completed its migration from MATIC to POL as part of the Polygon 2.0 upgrade. POL is now the unified staking and governance token across the entire Polygon ecosystem. The Polygon Block Explorer at polygonblockexplorer.com covers all Polygon network data.
The Polygon Block Explorer at polygonblockexplorer.com provides free, real-time access to all on-chain data on the Polygon PoS Chain. No account required — all blockchain data is publicly accessible.
Why Use Polygon Block Explorer?
Polygon Block Explorer is built for transparency. Every transaction, block, wallet, and smart contract on the Polygon network is publicly visible and searchable through our explorer — no registration, no fees.
- Over 6 billion transactions indexed on the Polygon PoS Chain
- Average block time of ~2 seconds for near-instant confirmation
- Gas fees typically under $0.01 — one of the cheapest EVM chains
The Polygon Block Explorer supports the Polygon PoS Chain, smart contract verification, token tracking, and real-time network statistics all in one place.
