Want to confirm if your transaction was really sent or received? The blockchain records everything publicly and transparently. In this article, you'll learn how to check your transactions on your own.
What is a Blockchain Explorer
An explorer is like a public statement of the network. It shows all the details of each transaction: amount, date, status, and involved address.
Examples of explorers:
Etherscan (Ethereum)
Polygonscan (Polygon)
Gnosisscan (Gnosis Chain)
BscScan (BNB Smart Chain)
How to Find Your Transaction
Open Picnic and copy the transaction hash (also called TxID).
Access the explorer of the corresponding network (e.g., transaction on Ethereum → Etherscan).
Paste the hash into the search bar on the site and press Enter.
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Check the information:
Status (pending, confirmed, or failed)
Amount sent or received
Source and destination addresses
Fee paid (gas fee)
Important Tips
Always use the correct network explorer. If your transaction was on Polygon, it won't appear on Etherscan.
Pending status: it may take a few minutes to be confirmed, depending on network congestion.
Failed status: means the transaction was not processed. In this case, the funds remain in your wallet or return in an asset of the same value.
Picnic cannot change transactions already recorded on the blockchain. They are public, immutable, and only depend on the network.