> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hedera-0c6e0218-mintlify-bc559771.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Mirror Node REST API

> Query Hedera mainnet, testnet, and previewnet historical state through the mirror node REST API, including accounts, tokens, contracts, and transactions.

## Overview

The **Hedera Mirror Node REST API** enables developers to access historical transaction data from Hedera's mainnet, testnet, and previewnet. Each transaction generates a record stored in a record file, which can be accessed via the Mirror Node REST APIs.

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## Making a Request

To make a request, use the network endpoint and the REST API of choice.

For example, To get a list of transactions on the **Hedera mainnet**, use the following API endpoint:

```bash theme={null}
https://mainnet.mirrornode.hedera.com/api/v1/transactions
```

This will return a JSON response containing transaction details such as transaction ID, timestamps, and fees.

If you are using `curl`, you can make a request like this:

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET "https://mainnet.mirrornode.hedera.com/api/v1/transactions" -H "Accept: application/json"
```

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## Hedera Mirror Node Swagger UI Environments

Hedera provides interactive Swagger UI for its Mirror Node REST API. Developers can use these environments to explore available endpoints, check request parameters, and test API calls without writing code.

#### **Available Environments:**

| Network        | Swagger UI URL                                                                 |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Mainnet**    | [Mainnet Swagger UI](https://mainnet.mirrornode.hedera.com/api/v1/docs/)       |
| **Testnet**    | [Testnet Swagger UI](https://testnet.mirrornode.hedera.com/api/v1/docs/)       |
| **Previewnet** | [Previewnet Swagger UI](https://previewnet.mirrornode.hedera.com/api/v1/docs/) |

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## **Hedera Mirror Node Environments**

Hedera provides three different network environments for interacting with the Mirror Node API.

| Network        | Base URL                                    |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Mainnet**    | `https://mainnet.mirrornode.hedera.com/`    |
| **Testnet**    | `https://testnet.mirrornode.hedera.com/`    |
| **Previewnet** | `https://previewnet.mirrornode.hedera.com/` |

Each of these base URLs serves as the foundation for all API calls.

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  #### Community Providers

  You may also check out these community providers as alternatives:

  * [**LinkPool**](https://linkpool.com/)
    * `https://hedera-mirror.linkpool.pro/`
  * [**Validation Cloud**](https://validationcloud.io/)
    * `https://mainnet.hedera.validationcloud.io/`
  * [**DragonGlass**](https://app.dragonglass.me/hedera/pricing)
    * `https://api.dragonglass.me/hedera/`
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<Warning>
  Public mainnet mirror node requests per second (RPS) are currently throttled at **50 per IP address**. These configurations may change in the future depending on performance or security considerations. At this time, no authentication is required.
</Warning>