eth_getBlockByNumber - Berachain RPC Method
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.
Returns information about a block by block number 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_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 liquidity-aligned DeFi (Infrared, Kodiak), yield farming, and validator-integrated liquidity incentives
- 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
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eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Berachain. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
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.