eth_getBlockByHash - Base RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Base. Essential for consumer app developers, SocialFi builders, and teams seeking easy fiat onramps building on Coinbase's L2 with 54% of L2 market revenue and direct access to 110M+ Coinbase users.
Returns information about a block by hash on Base.
Why Base? Build on Coinbase's L2 with 54% of L2 market revenue and direct access to 110M+ Coinbase users with $8B+ TVL, $0.08 gas fees, built-in Coinbase distribution, and seamless fiat rails.
Use Cases
The eth_getBlockByHash method is essential for:
- Block verification - Verify block data using its unique hash
- Chain reorganization handling - Track blocks during reorgs
- Cross-chain bridges - Verify block finality for consumer dApps, SocialFi, NFT marketplaces, and merchant payment integrations
- Deterministic queries - Get consistent block data regardless of chain state
Code Examples
Error Handling
| Error Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -32602 | Invalid params | Invalid block hash format |
| -32000 | Block not found | Block with this hash does not exist |
Related Methods
eth_getBlockByNumber- Get block by numbereth_blockNumber- Get latest block number
eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Base. Perfect for consumer app developers, SocialFi builders, and teams seeking easy fiat onramps building on Coinbase's L2 with 54% of L2 market revenue and direct access to 110M+ Coinbase users.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Base. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across consumer dApps, SocialFi, NFT marketplaces, and merchant payment integrations.