Transaction hash

A transaction hash (abbreviated as tx hash or txn hash) is a unique identifier, like a receipt, that proves a transaction has been validated and added to the blockchain. It's often needed to locate funds.

Use a transaction hash to:

  • Confirm a transaction 

  • Look up details such as:

    • Sending address

    • Receiving address

    • Amount

    • Date and time

    • Network fees

    • Confirmations

You can view transaction hash details using a block explorer, which is a website where you can search the hash and see the ledger. 


Each cryptocurrency runs on a specific network, known as a blockchain. When looking up a transaction hash, use the correct block explorer for the network. For example, use a Bitcoin block explorer for BTC and an Ethereum block explorer for ETH.


Some block explorers support multiple assets or networks. For example, https://blockchair.com/ can be used for BTC, ETH, and more.


Popular block explorers:

View transaction details on Coinbase:

  1. Go to the Transactions tab on the web or mobile app.

  2. Select the asset you want to view.

  3. Select View on block explorer.

The transaction will open on the block explorer, showing details with the transaction hash. You can share the block explorer link to provide proof of the transaction.

Locate a transaction that isn’t on your Coinbase account:

  1. Gather information:

    • Search for the transaction hash or the sending/receiving address on the correct block explorer

    • Identify the network used for the transaction

  2. Search on block explorer:

    • Use the correct block explorer for the network

    • Search by transaction hash to see all transaction details

    • Search by address to view all transactions associated with that address. Narrow down by date and amounts.

  3. Verify Coinbase account:

Find a transaction using the asset’s contract address:

  1. Locate the self-custody wallet address that sent funds to Coinbase.

  2. Enter the address on Etherscan.io.

  3. Open the ERC20 Token Txns tab.

  4. Select the Transaction Hash matching your transaction.

  5. Copy the Transaction Hash.