# Confirmation

> A measure of how many blocks have been added on top of a transaction's block. More confirmations mean stronger settlement.

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## Definition

A confirmation is what you have once your transaction has been included in a block. Each new block added on top counts as another confirmation.

The more confirmations a transaction has, the harder it would be for an attacker to reverse it. Exchanges often require a few confirmations before crediting deposits, with the exact number depending on the chain and the size of the transfer.

## Related terms

- [Block](https://business.fudfomo.co/glossary/block): A bundle of transactions added to a blockchain together.
- [Transaction](https://business.fudfomo.co/glossary/transaction): An instruction recorded on a blockchain that moves value or runs a smart contract.
- [Finality](https://business.fudfomo.co/glossary/finality): The point at which a transaction is considered settled and unlikely to be reversed.

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