To connect Power BI to a blockchain ledger and track transactions dynamically, you need to integrate with the blockchain network, extract transaction data efficiently, and present insights in real-time dashboards. The best approach depends on the blockchain platform and available data access methods.
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Using Blockchain APIs – Most blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Bitcoin) provide REST APIs or GraphQL endpoints for querying transaction data. Use Power BI’s Web connector to fetch data from these APIs, or create a custom Power Automate flow to pull and store blockchain data into a database for further analysis.
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Azure Blockchain Service + Azure Synapse – If using Azure Blockchain Service or Azure Managed Blockchain, you can integrate with Azure Synapse or Azure SQL to store and process ledger transactions. Power BI can then connect via DirectQuery or Import Mode for dynamic analysis. This method is ideal for handling large-scale blockchain data efficiently.
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Direct Database Integration – Some blockchain platforms provide structured SQL-based databases (e.g., BigQuery Ethereum dataset) that store historical transactions. Power BI can directly connect to these datasets using BigQuery connector or SQL Server connector, allowing efficient transaction tracking without API limitations.
