> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.avascan.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.avascan.info/master.md).

# Get started

Welcome to the Avascan Knowledge Base.

### What is Avascan <a href="#what-is-avascan" id="what-is-avascan"></a>

Avalanche is a network of blockchains: such a complex platform requires an easy way to browse it. Blockchains, transactions, validators, delegators, assets and smart contracts are all part of the same picture. The Avascan explorer is the answer: designed to be a one-stop shop, it allows users to browse, and developers to build on its API.

[Check Avascan](https://avascan.info/)

The Knowledge Base includes documentation for user to learn all the features on Avascan and how to use them.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MQwAlHCIUuS6Qc61le5" %}
[How to use Avascan](/how-to-use-avascan/introduction.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

It also includes documentation for the Avascan API that interacts directly with the Avalanche network to retrieve data about blockchains, assets, smart contracts, addresses and transactions.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MP4plOyTXL2tp\_Qb2eC" %}
[Supply (deprecated)](/api/api-v1-deprecated/avax-supply.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

If you don't want or cannot validate, here are some guides to understand how delegation works  and what are the most frequent criteria to bear in mind when choosing to delegate.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MHWLrYsC1p-Gs63Rxmf" %}
[Delegation](/guide-delegation-avalanche-network/guide-delegation-avax-web-wallet.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

And you can also find instruction to apply for our Programs.

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[Programs](/programs/validator-claim.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

Before being published here, some of the pages, or pieces of them you see here are first published on the [Avascan blog](https://blog.avascan.info).

Enjoy exploring the Avalanche network on Avascan!