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Blockchain Lab 00-Introduction to Blockchain Explorers and MetaMask Wallet

This document outlines a lab focused on introducing students to blockchain technology through the use of blockchain explorers and setting up a MetaMask wallet. Students will explore Bitcoin, Ethereum, and TRON transactions, and submit findings including screenshots and answers to specific questions. The lab also includes tasks related to analyzing Bitcoin network nodes and assessing blockchain attack vulnerabilities.

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Blockchain Lab 00-Introduction to Blockchain Explorers and MetaMask Wallet

This document outlines a lab focused on introducing students to blockchain technology through the use of blockchain explorers and setting up a MetaMask wallet. Students will explore Bitcoin, Ethereum, and TRON transactions, and submit findings including screenshots and answers to specific questions. The lab also includes tasks related to analyzing Bitcoin network nodes and assessing blockchain attack vulnerabilities.

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HTU Course Title: Special Topics in Cybersecurity 1


Lab #00 --: Introduction to Blockchain Explorers and MetaMask Wallet
Lab time: 130 minutes
Date: 22/03/2025
Student name:
Student ID:

• Objective:
i. This lab introduces students to blockchain technology by exploring blockchain
explorers and setting up a MetaMask wallet.
ii. Students will learn how to check transactions, understand block details, and interact
with blockchain networks.

• Scenario for Blockchain and MetaMask Lab:


In this part of the lab, you will use several blockchain explorers to analyze transactions and
blockchain data on different blockchains.

• Lab Report Submission:

Each student should submit:

1. A screenshot of their MetaMask wallet address.

2. A screenshot of a transaction found on Etherscan or Blockchair.

3. Answers to the following questions:

o What is a blockchain explorer?

o What is a public address?

o Pre_Lab :
Task 1: Exploring Bitcoin Transactions on Blockchair:
i. Visit www.blockchair.com.
ii. Search for a recent Bitcoin transaction by entering a transaction ID (TXID).

iii. Identify the following details:

a. Block height

b. Transaction fee

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c. Number of confirmations

iv. Record your findings.

Detail Value Purpose


Transaction 6262f36d987e60173dd6ca172cbd0e9f4 A unique identifier used to track and verify the transaction
ID (TXID) 19d7553a595d43a63f70501568d7d5f on the Bitcoin network.

Block 888,247 The number of the block that contains this transaction,
Height indicating its position in the blockchain

Transaction Confirmed Indicates whether the transaction has been successfully


Status processed and included in the blockchain

Transaction 0.00000173 BTC (≈ 0.14 USD) The fee paid to miners to include the transaction in a block;
Fee it depends on network congestion and confirmation speed.

• A screenshot of a transaction found on Blockchair:

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o In Lab-Questions:
• Part 1: Exploring Blockchain Explorers

Blockchain explorers allow users to view transactions, blocks, and addresses. The following websites will be
used:

1. Etherscan (Ethereum Explorer) - www.etherscan.io

2. TronScan (TRON Explorer) - https://tronscan.org

Task 1: Exploring Ethereum Transactions on Etherscan

1. Visit www.etherscan.io.

2. Search for an Ethereum address or transaction.

3. Identify the following details:

o Gas used

o Transaction status

o Block number`

4. Record your findings.

Task 2: Exploring TRON Transactions on TronScan

1. Visit https://tronscan.org.

2. Search for a TRON transaction or wallet address.

3. Identify:

o TRX balance

o Transaction history

o Contract interactions

4. Record your findings.

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• Part 2: Setting Up MetaMask Wallet

MetaMask is a browser-based cryptocurrency wallet for Ethereum and other blockchains.

Task 1: Install and Set Up MetaMask

1. Visit https://metamask.io and install the browser extension.

2. Create a new wallet and set a strong password.

3. Securely store the seed phrase (do not share it with anyone).

4. Record the Ethereum public address (not the private key).

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o TakeHome_Questions:
Blockchain explorers allow users to view transactions, blocks, and addresses. The following websites will be
used:

1. Bitnodes (Bitcoin Network Nodes) - https://bitnodes.io

2. Crypto51 (Blockchain Attack Vulnerability) - https://www.crypto51.app

Task 1: Exploring Bitcoin Network Nodes on Bitnodes

1. Visit https://bitnodes.io.
2. Explore the Bitcoin network map to view active Bitcoin nodes worldwide.
3. Identify:

o Total number of active Bitcoin nodes

o The geographical distribution of nodes (countries with the highest node count)

o The most common Bitcoin client/version used by node

4. Record your findings.

Task 2: Exploring Blockchain Attack Vulnerabilities on Crypto51

1. Visit https://www.crypto51.app.
2. Explore the data on 51% attack vulnerabilities for different blockchains.
3. Identify and record the following details for at least one blockchain:
o Estimated cost of a 51% attack for 1 hour
o Network hashrate
o Security level (low, medium, high, or vulnerable)
4. Record your findings.

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