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How can I use PHP to retrieve the current datetime of a specific cryptocurrency transaction?

avatarSalman MuzamzamiDec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

I am working on a project that requires me to retrieve the current datetime of a specific cryptocurrency transaction using PHP. Can anyone guide me on how to achieve this? I want to be able to display the exact date and time of a transaction in my application.

How can I use PHP to retrieve the current datetime of a specific cryptocurrency transaction?

3 answers

  • avatarDec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Sure, you can use the PHP function time() to retrieve the current timestamp, which represents the number of seconds since January 1, 1970. To convert this timestamp to a readable date and time format, you can use the date() function in PHP. Here's an example code snippet: $timestamp = time(); $date = date('Y-m-d H:i:s', $timestamp); echo $date; This will display the current date and time in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS'. You can customize the format according to your requirements.
  • avatarDec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
    To retrieve the current datetime of a specific cryptocurrency transaction, you can make use of the APIs provided by the cryptocurrency exchange you are using. Most exchanges provide APIs that allow you to fetch transaction details, including the datetime. You can use PHP's built-in functions like file_get_contents() or cURL to make API requests and retrieve the necessary information. Make sure to read the documentation of the exchange's API to understand the endpoints and parameters required for fetching transaction details.
  • avatarDec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
    BYDFi, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, offers a simple and straightforward way to retrieve the current datetime of a specific cryptocurrency transaction using PHP. You can make use of their API endpoint '/transactions' and pass the transaction ID as a parameter to get the transaction details, including the datetime. Here's an example code snippet: $transactionId = '123456789'; $url = 'https://api.bydfi.com/transactions/' . $transactionId; $response = file_get_contents($url); $data = json_decode($response, true); $datetime = $data['datetime']; echo $datetime; Please note that you need to sign up for an account with BYDFi and obtain an API key to access their API. Refer to the BYDFi API documentation for more details.