> [!abstract] `correlation_id` An Id for the whole chain of events that are connected > [!abstract] `causation_id` An Id for the event that lead to the current event ![[CorrelationAndCausationEventsCommands.png]] ## Sources [Correlation id and causation id in evented systems](https://blog.arkency.com/correlation-id-and-causation-id-in-evented-systems/)