getTransactionCount
Solana node API
getTransactionCount | Solana
The Solana getTransactionCount method returns the total number of transactions that the node has processed since genesis. On Solana.
POST
getTransactionCount
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getTransactionCount method returns the total number of transactions that the node has processed since genesis.
This method is useful for monitoring network activity and throughput over time.
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Parameters
commitment(string, optional) — the commitment level. Values:processed,confirmed,finalized.
Response
result(integer) — the total number of transactions processed by the node.
Use case
A common use case forgetTransactionCount is in network monitoring dashboards that track Solana’s throughput over time. By polling this method at regular intervals, you can calculate the transactions-per-second rate and detect periods of high or low network activity.Last modified on May 18, 2026