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Module 4 - Run Block Explorer

Start block explorers to view Geth state and Solana state

Local server setup:

Terminal window
git clone --branch v1.0.0 git@github.com:rome-labs/romescout.git

Remote server setup:

Terminal window
git clone --branch v1.0.1 https://github.com/rome-labs/romescout.git
Section titled “Navigate to docker-compose directory”
Terminal window
cd romescout/docker-compose

Set environment variables

Section titled “Set environment variables”
Terminal window
export FRONTEND_DOCKER_TAG=v1.36.2
export DOCKER_TAG=6.9.2
export STATS_DOCKER_TAG=v2.2.3
export VISUALIZER_DOCKER_TAG=v0.2.1
export SIG_PROVIDER_DOCKER_TAG=v1.1.1
export SMART_CONTRACT_VERIFIER_DOCKER_TAG=v1.9.2
export USER_OPS_INDEXER_DOCKER_TAG=v1.3.0

Copy Nginx Certificate

Section titled “Copy Nginx Certificate”

If setting up on a remote server, then copy nginx certificates to your local directory. If you are setting up locally, then skip this step.

Note: Replace the file path below with the location of your certificate.

Terminal window
mkdir -p ./nginx/ssl
sudo cp /etc/letsencrypt/live/caesar.internal.romeprotocol.xyz/fullchain.pem ./nginx/ssl/
sudo cp /etc/letsencrypt/live/caesar.internal.romeprotocol.xyz/privkey.pem ./nginx/ssl/

Update domain name

Section titled “Update domain name”

If you are running your L2 on a remote server, replace the domain name in the two files below.

  • services/nginx1.yml
  • envs/common-frontend1.env

Note: If running locally, skip modifying the domain.

Update naming & branding

Section titled “Update naming & branding”

Update the frontend env file to use your L2 details such as Chain ID, Name, Currency, Logo, and Color.

Local server setup: Edit envs/common-frontend.env.

Remote server setup: Edit envs/common-frontend1.env .

Terminal window
NEXT_PUBLIC_NETWORK_NAME=Caesar
NEXT_PUBLIC_NETWORK_SHORT_NAME=Caesar
NEXT_PUBLIC_NETWORK_ID=98989897
NEXT_PUBLIC_NETWORK_CURRENCY_NAME=RSOL
NEXT_PUBLIC_NETWORK_CURRENCY_SYMBOL=RSOL


NEXT_PUBLIC_NETWORK_LOGO=http://rome-public-assets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/rome-banner.png
NEXT_PUBLIC_NETWORK_ICON=http://rome-public-assets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/rome-logo.png
NEXT_PUBLIC_HOMEPAGE_PLATE_TEXT_COLOR=white
NEXT_PUBLIC_HOMEPAGE_PLATE_BACKGROUND=#5E0A60

Run the docker containers

Section titled “Run the docker containers”

Remove old data, skip if running for the first time.

Terminal window
sudo rm -rf services/blockscout-db-data
sudo rm -rf services/stats-db-data

Build and run docker container locally.

Terminal window
docker compose up -d

Access Rome Scout Explorer at:

Local Server Setup: http://localhost:1000

Remote Server Setup: https://caesar.internal.romeprotocol.xyz:1000 (replace with your domain)

Solana Explorer

Section titled “Solana Explorer”

Solana Block Explorer can be accessed at https://explorer.solana.com/?cluster=devnet

No setup needed for this.