### Reward mechanism in Algorand

Hopefully this will provide some clarity for you;
“I tried to validate it from explorer for block - 5,999,999 and it is 0.115961 Algos. Could you please help me understand this” - When you reference 0.115961 that is actually the Reward specified by Algorand which is defined as **Reward …

### PureStake Released GoalSeeker, a New Algorand Block Explorer

We’re very excited to announce the release of GoalSeeker, a new Algorand explorer by PureStake.

- Monitor MainNet & TestNet transactions
- Browse & search for blocks, transactions, accounts, and assets (ASAs)
- You can even search by name!

[Go to GoalSeeker](https://goalseeker.purestake.io/algorand/mainnet)

### Using the REST API

Great to see. Let us know if you need a hand with anything.

Hey Dave - Sorry for the delay here. As Visybl said, you can just sign up for an account on [PureStake.com](http://purestake.com/) We’ve got a few different levels depending on what you’re looking for. Feel free to reach out if you need a hand nateATpurestakeDOTcom

### Public Algorand node - algod / kmd

Alex - You should check out [PureStake](http://purestake.com/). We’re immanently launching an Algorand API service which will have free and paid options. This service will be launched by the end of the week.