# 52.78. pg_prepared_xacts
The view pg_prepared_xacts
displays information about transactions that are currently prepared for two-phase commit (see PREPARE TRANSACTION for details).
pg_prepared_xacts
contains one row per prepared transaction. An entry is removed when the transaction is committed or rolled back.
Table 52.79. pg_prepared_xacts
Columns
Column Type Description |
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transaction xid Numeric transaction identifier of the prepared transaction |
gid text Global transaction identifier that was assigned to the transaction |
prepared timestamptz Time at which the transaction was prepared for commit |
owner name (references pg_authid .rolname )Name of the user that executed the transaction |
database name (references pg_database .datname )Name of the database in which the transaction was executed |
When the pg_prepared_xacts
view is accessed, the internal transaction manager data structures are momentarily locked, and a copy is made for the view to display. This ensures that the view produces a consistent set of results, while not blocking normal operations longer than necessary. Nonetheless there could be some impact on database performance if this view is frequently accessed.