Understand Gettransaction reports: missing information
When it comes to understanding the Ethereum block chain, one of the most fundamental concepts is how transactions are reported. In this article, we will deepen why it only obtains the receiving address of its Gettransaction report and what that means for its understanding of the Ethereum Network.
What is a Gettransaction report?
A Gettransaction report provides details about a specific transaction in the Ethereum block chain. Includes information such as:
- The address of the sending account
- The address of the recipient’s account (to which we will refer as “reception address”)
- Transaction data
The main objective of these reports is to help developers, users and explorers to understand how transactions are executed and what they mean for the Ethereum Network.
Why do you only get the receiving address
Now, let’s explore why you could obtain only the receiving address of your Gettransaction report. The reason lies in the way in which the transaction data is structured in the Ethereum block chain.
When a transaction is sent (that is, “send”) or received (that is, “receive”), it contains two main components:
- Transaction data
: This includes metadata such as gas prices, block numbers and other relevant information.
- Account information : This includes details about the accounts of the sender and the recipient, including your balance.
The account information is stored in a specific format in the block chain, which is designed to be compact and efficient. The receiving address is included in this account information structure as part of the transaction data.
However, when you request a Gettransaction report, you are only interested in transaction data. Therefore, when you receive the report, it only includes transaction data without including account information (that is, the reception address).
What does this mean for your understanding?
If you only get the receiving address of your Gettransaction report, you could lead to some wrong concepts:
* It may think that the recipient’s balance is zero : Although it is true that the receiving address contains account information (including balance), these data are not included in the Gettransaction report. This means that if you are curious about your own balance or that of another person, you must use other tools or methods.
* It is possible that you do not understand the role of transaction data : As mentioned above, transaction data includes important information about the sender and the recipient. Without this context, it can be difficult to understand how transactions in the Ethereum network work.
To obtain a better understanding of your own balance or that of another person, consider using other tools such as Etherscan, Blockscout or even the official API of the Ethereum developer. These resources provide more detailed information on account balances, transaction data and other relevant details.
Conclusion
In conclusion, obtaining only the receiving address of your Gettransaction report can lead to confusion about the structure of transaction data in the Ethereum block chain. While it is understandable that you do not need access to this specific information, understanding how transactions in the network work will help you better appreciate the value of tools such as Esterscan and other developer resources.
If you have more questions or concerns, do not hesitate to ask!