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Transaction → Decode Transaction

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Overview

This node operation decodes the data of a blockchain transaction using the Moralis Web3 API. It is useful for developers and analysts who want to understand the details and contents of a specific transaction on various supported blockchains such as Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, and others. For example, it can be used to decode the input data of a transaction to see which smart contract function was called and with what parameters.

Use Case Examples

  1. Decoding a transaction on Ethereum to analyze the function call and parameters.
  2. Decoding a transaction on Polygon to verify the details of a token transfer.

Properties

Name Meaning
Chain The blockchain network to query, e.g., Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, etc.
Transaction Hash The hash of the transaction to decode, used to identify the specific transaction on the blockchain.
Additional Fields Optional parameters to customize the response, including limit on results, pagination cursor, whether to include metadata, and number format (decimal or hex).

Output

JSON

  • operation - The operation performed, here it is 'decodeTransaction'.
  • resource - The resource type, here it is 'transaction'.
  • chain - The blockchain network used for the query.
  • timestamp - The timestamp when the data was retrieved.
  • * - All other properties returned by the Moralis API representing the decoded transaction data.

Dependencies

  • Moralis Web3 API
  • An API key credential for Moralis API

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues include invalid or missing transaction hash, unsupported blockchain network, or API key authentication errors.
  • Error messages may indicate 'No data found' if the transaction hash is incorrect or the transaction does not exist on the specified chain.
  • API rate limits or network errors may also cause failures; ensure valid API credentials and network connectivity.

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