Transaction hash

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What it means

The unique ID of a transaction, a long string starting with 0x, that you can look up on a block explorer.

Sharing a hash is safe: it shows the payment, not your key.

Transaction hash at a glance

How it works

It's the best proof that a payment was sent.

Related terms

TermWhat it means
Transaction

One action recorded on a blockchain, such as a payment, an exchange or a deposit.

Block explorer

A website that shows everything recorded on a blockchain: every wallet, balance and transaction.

This glossary explains terms in general. It isn't investment, tax or legal advice.