eth_getBlockByNumber - Arbitrum RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Arbitrum. Perfect for DeFi developers, protocol teams, and dApp builders seeking Ethereum scalability building on Ethereum's leading Layer 2 with 46% L2 market share and $12B+ TVL.
Returns information about a block by block number on Arbitrum.
Why Arbitrum? Build on Ethereum's leading Layer 2 with 46% L2 market share and $12B+ TVL with full EVM compatibility, 1.5M daily transactions, and $3B+ DAO treasury for ecosystem growth.
Use Cases
The eth_getBlockByNumber method is essential for:
- Block explorers - Display complete block information
- Transaction indexers - Process all transactions in a block
- Analytics platforms - Analyze blockchain data for high-volume DeFi (GMX, Uniswap, Aave), gaming, and cross-chain applications
- Timestamp verification - Get block timestamps for time-based logic
Code Examples
Error Handling
| Error Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -32602 | Invalid params | Invalid block number or parameter format |
| -32000 | Block not found | Block does not exist |
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eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Arbitrum. Essential for DeFi developers, protocol teams, and dApp builders seeking Ethereum scalability building on Ethereum's leading Layer 2 with 46% L2 market share and $12B+ TVL.