43.41. `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 43-41. pg_prepared_xacts Columns

Name	Type	References	Description
`transaction`	`xid`		Numeric transaction identifier of the prepared transaction
`gid`	`text`		Global transaction identifier that was assigned to the transaction
`prepared`	`timestamp with time zone`		Time at which the transaction was prepared for commit
`owner`	`name`	`pg_authid.rolname`	Name of the user that executed the transaction
`database`	`name`	`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.