How the Toncoin network processes transactions
Toncoin network processes a transaction as a signed message that smart contracts execute and validators confirm. A block explorer shows its hash and status.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
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- Validators gather messages into shard blocks and confirm them by consensus.
- The masterchain coordinates workchains and shardchains that run in parallel.
- One wallet action can create several linked transactions.
- After confirmation, save the hash, timestamp, and status.
TON, short for The Open Network, is a blockchain that moves value and data as messages. This guide walks you through what to check before you sign, how validators turn a message into a confirmed transaction, and what to record afterward.
What do you need before you start?
To follow a TON transaction, you need the wallet address involved and a block explorer that supports TON. The explorer shows the account's transactions and timestamps. You also want the approximate time of the action so you can match the record later.
How does TON process a transaction?
TON treats a transaction as a signed message that travels to a smart contract. Validators gather messages into shard blocks and agree on them to confirm the state changes. The masterchain coordinates workchains and shardchains, which process transactions in parallel. A contract can also create outbound messages, so one action may produce several linked transactions.
- 1Check the recipient addressConfirm the address on your wallet matches the one you intend to reach, and check that the network is TON.
- 2Confirm amount and commentReview the amount and any attached comment or payload before you sign.
- 3Sign the messageYour wallet signs the action with your private key and names the smart contract to run.
- 4Send the signed messageThe wallet broadcasts the signed message to the TON network, where a smart contract executes its code.
- 5Collect messages into shard blocksValidators gather messages into shard blocks that cover parts of the network state.
- 6Reach consensusValidators agree on the shard block and confirm the state changes.
- 7Coordinate through the masterchainThe masterchain coordinates workchains and shardchains, which process transactions in parallel.
- 8Watch for outbound messagesA contract can create new messages, so one action may produce several linked transactions.
What should you check after confirmation?
After confirmation, open the block explorer and review the record. Check the transaction hash, the timestamp, and the status. If the action created outbound messages, check those too.
Frequently asked questions
A TON transaction usually confirms in a short time, but network load and the contract's work can add delay.
A transaction hash is a unique identifier for the confirmed transaction, and it is different from a message hash.
Yes. A transaction can fail after broadcast if a smart contract rejects it or runs out of resources. It can still appear on-chain and may consume resources.
