Thanks for the explanation. will I be able to view the information using this function, SELECT * FROM heap_page_items(get_raw_page('testnumbers', 0)); Also, please let me know which column I should refer for viewing the pointer. ----- -- Thanks, Rajan. -- View this message in context: http://www.postgresql-archive.org/Re-have-trouble-understanding-xmin-and-xmax-with-update-operations-from-two-different-sessions-tp5969644p5969767.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - general mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general