How does the ‘purchase’ event e-commerce implementation differ from a basic event and what required parameters does it need?

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How does the ‘purchase’ event e-commerce implementation differ from a basic event and what required parameters does it need?

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The purchase event in e-commerce implementation requires specific parameters like transaction_id, value, currency, and an items array for product-level reporting. This is crucial for tracking revenue and product performance accurately.