eth_getBlockByNumber - Avalanche RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Avalanche. Perfect for enterprise developers, RWA tokenizers, and teams building custom blockchain networks building on the fastest smart contract platform with sub-second finality and customizable L1 subnets.
Returns information about a block by block number on Avalanche.
Why Avalanche? Build on the fastest smart contract platform with sub-second finality and customizable L1 subnets with sub-second finality, Evergreen subnets for institutions, and partnerships with Franklin Templeton, VanEck, and Bergen County.
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 institutional RWA tokenization ($18B+ transfer volume), gaming subnets, and enterprise blockchains
- 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 |
Related Methods
eth_blockNumber- Get latest block numbereth_getBlockByHash- Get block by hasheth_getTransactionByHash- Get transaction details
eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Avalanche. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Avalanche. Essential for enterprise developers, RWA tokenizers, and teams building custom blockchain networks building on the fastest smart contract platform with sub-second finality and customizable L1 subnets.