Using the REST API

To @NHamilton
Using PureStake API with cURL, post signed transaction (on Testnet):

$ curl -X POST "https://testnet-algorand.api.purestake.io/ps1/v1/transactions" -H "accept: application/json" -H "Content-Type: application/x-binary" -H "x-api-key: (api_key)" --data-binary @tx1.tx

Hi all,
Is it possible to make REST API calls without having a local node [fully synced] on my machine?
In other words, would it be possible to get the same functionality of the Algorand block explorer for my python app, but without the need to depend on a local node; which I fear may become an issue...

Dave, yes. Just sign up and use purestake api. https://www.purestake.com/technology/algorand-api/