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1. TRANSACTION_ID Function​

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1. TRANSACTION_ID Function​

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The TRANSACTION_ID function in H2 database is used to retrieve the unique identifier of the current transaction.

2. Syntax​

The syntax for the TRANSACTION_ID function in H2 database is as follows:

TRANSACTION_ID()

Arguments​

  • None

Return​

  • The TRANSACTION_ID function returns a unique identifier (UUID) for the current transaction.

3. Notes​

  • The TRANSACTION_ID function in H2 database generates a new UUID for each transaction, ensuring uniqueness.
  • This function is useful when you need to track or identify a specific transaction within your database.
  • The generated UUID is a string of 36 characters in the form "xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx".

4. Examples​

Here are a few examples demonstrating the usage of the TRANSACTION_ID function in H2 database:

Example 1 - Retrieving the transaction ID:​

SELECT TRANSACTION_ID() AS transaction_id;

Output:

transaction_id
--------------------------------------
d0f4b2f2-4e01-4d5a-8a1a-4f0c6a4e4eaf

Example 2 - Using the transaction ID in a query:​

SELECT *
FROM transactions
WHERE transaction_id = TRANSACTION_ID();

Output:

-- Results based on your table schema and data
transaction_id                           | transaction_date     | amount
-----------------------------------------+----------------------+-------
d0f4b2f2-4e01-4d5a-8a1a-4f0c6a4e4eaf      | 2022-01-15 12:30:00  | 100.00

There are no directly related functions to the TRANSACTION_ID function. However, you may find the following functions useful for transaction-related operations:

  • current_timestamp - Retrieve the current timestamp.
  • COMMIT - Commit the current transaction.
  • ROLLBACK - Rollback the current transaction.