Etherscan vs Block Lottos
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Etherscan vs Block Lottos: common questions
Which is more reliable, Etherscan or Block Lottos?
On our scheduled checks, Block Lottos leads on measured uptime — Etherscan at —% versus Block Lottos at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Etherscan and Block Lottos need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Etherscan is callable with no signup, and Block Lottos is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Etherscan and Block Lottos from the browser?
Yes — both Etherscan and Block Lottos send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Etherscan and Block Lottos free for commercial use?
Etherscan has unclear commercial terms, and Block Lottos has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.