A database transaction is like a set of instructions you give to the computer to store data. For example, if you need to add, change or delete some data in a database, you give the computer a set of instructions, such as: "Add this data, change that data, delete that data". The computer will follow your instructions and do what you asked it to do. When everything is done, the database transaction is complete. This ensures that all the data is stored correctly and your data is safe and secure.