Ethereum: Why does gettransaction report me only the receiving address?

Understanding GetTransaction Reports: The Missing Information

One of the most fundamental concepts in understanding the Ethereum blockchain is the way transactions are reported. In this article, we will examine why only the receiving address is returned from the gettransaction report and what this means for understanding the Ethereum network.

What is a GetTransaction report?

A gettransaction report provides details about a given transaction within the Ethereum blockchain. It includes information such as:

• The sender’s account address

• The recipient’s account address (referred to as the “receiving address”)

• The transaction details

The main purpose of these reports is to help developers, users, and explorers understand how transactions are executed and what they mean for the Ethereum network.

Why Only the Receiving Address Is Received

Now, let’s look at why only the receiving address might be returned from the gettransaction report. This is because of the structure of transaction data on the Ethereum blockchain.

When a transaction is sent (i.e. “send”) or received (i.e. “receive”), it consists of two main components:

• Transaction Data: This includes metadata such as gas prices, block numbers, and other relevant information.

• Account Information: This includes details of the sender and recipient’s accounts, including their balances.

The account information is stored on the blockchain in a specific format that is designed to be compact and efficient. The receiving address is included as part of the transaction data in this account information structure.

However, when you request a transaction report, you are only interested in the transaction data. Therefore, when you receive the report, it contains only the transaction data without the account information (i.e. the receiving address).

What does this mean for your understanding?

If you only get the receiving address from the gettransaction report, this can lead to a few misconceptions:

• You may think the recipient has zero balance: While it is true that the receiving address contains account information (including the balance), this information is not included in the gettransaction report. This means that if you are curious about your own or someone else’s balance, you will need to use other tools or methods.

• You may not understand the role of transaction data

  : As mentioned earlier, transaction data contains important information about the sender and recipient. Without this context, it can be difficult to understand how transactions work on the Ethereum network.

To better understand your own or someone else’s balance, consider using other tools such as Etherscan, Blockscout, or even the official Ethereum developer API. These resources provide more detailed information about account balances, transaction data, and other relevant details.

結論

In summary, getting only the receiving address from the gettransaction report can be confusing about the structure of transaction data on the Ethereum blockchain. While it is understandable that you may not need to access this specific information, understanding how transactions work on the network can help you better appreciate the value of tools like Etherscan and other developer resources.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out!