How to Find Your Transaction TXID: A Complete Guide to Blockchain Explorers

Anyone working with cryptocurrency will eventually need to track their transfers. That’s why it’s important to know how to find the TXID — a unique identifier that allows you to locate any transaction on the blockchain. If you have questions about the status of a deposit or withdrawal, a blockchain explorer can help you find all the necessary information and provide data to resolve the issue.

What is a TXID and why do you need to know it?

A TXID (Transaction Hash) is a 64-character unique string automatically generated for each transaction on the blockchain. It’s essentially a “passport” for your transfer, enabling you to identify it among millions of other operations. How do you find the TXID? When you initiate a cryptocurrency transfer, the system immediately provides you with this hash — you can copy it from your wallet or exchange transaction history window.

Traders, investors, and miners regularly use TXIDs to track their operations. After obtaining the hash, you can enter it into any blockchain explorer to see detailed information about the movement of funds: when the transaction was created, how many confirmations it has received, what the gas fee was, and much more.

What is a blockchain explorer?

A blockchain explorer is a web tool that uses APIs and blockchain nodes to provide detailed information about network operations. It’s a kind of “search engine” for cryptocurrency networks, where you can learn almost everything about each transaction.

Thanks to explorers, users gain access to:

• Information about the status of a specific transfer (pending, completed, rejected)
• Number of confirmations received
• Processing fee size
• Sender and receiver addresses
• Incoming and outgoing coin amounts
• Historical network hash rate data

Knowing how to find the TXID and where to check it is critical when issues arise with fund receipt. An explorer allows you to precisely determine whether your coin is in the process of confirmation or has already been successfully credited.

Main features of blockchain explorers

Each explorer has its own characteristics:

• Cryptocurrency specialization: Most tools focus on specific networks (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.). Therefore, a transaction visible in one explorer may not appear in another if that network isn’t supported.

• Transaction status tracking: The explorer shows the exact number of confirmations received. Sometimes, a certain number of confirmations are required for funds to be credited — this information is crucial during delays.

• Search by TXID or address: All explorers allow you to search your operations in multiple ways — you can enter the TXID, wallet address, or public key, and you will get a full history of all related transactions.

What data does a blockchain explorer display?

When you enter a TXID into an explorer, you will see the following information:

For a specific transaction:

• TXID (transaction hash) — unique for each operation
• Timestamp of the transaction creation
• Status (confirmed, pending, rejected)
• Block height where the transaction is included
• Sender and receiver wallet addresses
• Amount in cryptocurrency and fiat equivalent at the time of the transaction
• Number of confirmations received
• Gas fee (the fee paid for processing the transaction on the network, separate from platform fees)

For blocks and network info:

• Network hash rate
• Total number of transactions in the network
• Miner information who created the block
• Available block space
• Average fee rate

Top blockchain explorers for different networks

Here is a list of the most reliable tools to help you find information about your transaction:

Universal explorers (for multiple networks):

• CoinMarketCap — tracking major cryptocurrencies
• Blockchair — supports Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum
• BlockCypher — works with Bitcoin, DASH, DOGE, and other altcoins

For Bitcoin (BTC):

• Blockchain.com — classic Bitcoin explorer (also supports ETH and BCH)
• Blockscan — universal search tool

For Ethereum (ETH):

• Etherscan — the standard Ethereum network explorer, the most popular and functional

For Solana (SOL):

• Solscan — specialized Solana network explorer

For other blockchains:

• Tonscan — for TON network
• Hedera Explorer — for HBAR network
• PolygonScan — for Polygon network
• Arbiscan — for Arbitrum network
• BSCscan — for BNB Smart Chain
• EOSFlare — for EOS network

How to use a TXID to resolve payment issues

If you encounter a situation where a deposit hasn’t arrived or a withdrawal is stuck, the TXID information will be your main helper.

To get data for support:

1. Find the TXID in your wallet or sender’s transaction history

2. Choose the appropriate explorer for your cryptocurrency

3. Paste the TXID into the search bar

4. Analyze the results:

   • If the transaction status is “completed” — check the recipient address to ensure it matches the payment system’s address
   • If the status is “pending” — wait for the required number of confirmations
   • If the status is “rejected” — an error may have occurred when entering the address

5. Gather the information support will request:

   • TXID (transaction hash) — the main identifier of your operation
   • Token contract address — if it’s a token (different from the wallet address, used for blockchain identification)
   • Confirmation status — number of confirmations received
   • Operation amount and time — all this info can be found in the explorer

Knowing how to find the TXID and use it correctly significantly speeds up resolving payment issues. Blockchain explorers provide full transparency of all network operations, allowing you to independently track any transfer and provide accurate data to support.