eth_getBlockByHash - Berachain RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Berachain. Essential for DeFi protocol developers, liquidity providers, and teams building yield-optimized applications building on the Proof-of-Liquidity L1 with $3.2B+ TVL and innovative three-token economics.
Returns information about a block by hash on Berachain.
Why Berachain? Build on the Proof-of-Liquidity L1 with $3.2B+ TVL and innovative three-token economics with Proof-of-Liquidity consensus, three-token model (BERA/BGT/HONEY), $142M funding, and unified validator-DeFi incentive alignment.
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 liquidity-aligned DeFi (Infrared, Kodiak), yield farming, and validator-integrated liquidity incentives
- 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 |
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eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Berachain. Perfect for DeFi protocol developers, liquidity providers, and teams building yield-optimized applications building on the Proof-of-Liquidity L1 with $3.2B+ TVL and innovative three-token economics.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Berachain. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across liquidity-aligned DeFi (Infrared, Kodiak), yield farming, and validator-integrated liquidity incentives.