eth_blockNumber - Blast RPC Method | Blast RPC Documentation

Get the current block height on Blast. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.

Returns the number of the most recent block on Blast.

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When to Use This Method

eth_blockNumber is fundamental for DeFi developers, yield protocol builders, and teams building passive-income dApps:

Syncing Applications — Keep your dApp in sync with the latest Blast blockchain state
Transaction Monitoring — Verify confirmations by comparing block numbers
Event Filtering — Set the correct block range for querying logs on yield-generating dApps, DeFi protocols with built-in returns, and gas-subsidized applications
Health Checks — Monitor node connectivity and sync status

Request Parameters

Request

This method accepts no parameters.

Response Body

Response

resultQUANTITY

Hexadecimal string representing the current block number

Error Responses

Errors

Error Response-32603

{  "jsonrpc": "2.0",  "method": "eth_blockNumber",  "params": [],  "id": 1}

{  "jsonrpc": "2.0",  "id": 1,  "result": "0x5BAD55"}

{  "jsonrpc": "2.0",  "id": 1,  "error": {    "code": -32603,    "message": "Internal error"  }}

Code Examples

Bash

curl -X POST https://api-blast-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "jsonrpc": "2.0",
    "method": "eth_blockNumber",
    "params": [],
    "id": 1
  }'

JavaScript

// Using fetch
const response = await fetch('https://api-blast-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    jsonrpc: '2.0',
    method: 'eth_blockNumber',
    params: [],
    id: 1
  })
});

const { result } = await response.json();
const blockNumber = parseInt(result, 16);
console.log('Blast block:', blockNumber);

// Using ethers.js
import { JsonRpcProvider } from 'ethers';

const provider = new JsonRpcProvider('https://api-blast-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY');
const blockNumber = await provider.getBlockNumber();
console.log('Blast block:', blockNumber);

Python

import requests

def get_block_number():
    response = requests.post(
        'https://api-blast-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY',
        json={
            'jsonrpc': '2.0',
            'method': 'eth_blockNumber',
            'params': [],
            'id': 1
        }
    )
    result = response.json()['result']
    return int(result, 16)

block_number = get_block_number()
print(f'Blast block: {block_number}')

# Using web3.py
from web3 import Web3

w3 = Web3(Web3.HTTPProvider('https://api-blast-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'))
print(f'Blast block: {w3.eth.block_number}')

package main

import (
    "context"
    "fmt"
    "log"

    "github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/ethclient"
)

func main() {
    client, err := ethclient.Dial("https://api-blast-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY")
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }

    blockNumber, err := client.BlockNumber(context.Background())
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }

    fmt.Printf("Blast block: %d\n", blockNumber)
}

Common Use Cases

1. Block Confirmation Counter

Monitor transaction confirmations on Blast:

JavaScript

async function getConfirmations(provider, txHash) {
  const tx = await provider.getTransaction(txHash);
  if (!tx || !tx.blockNumber) return 0;

  const currentBlock = await provider.getBlockNumber();
  return currentBlock - tx.blockNumber + 1;
}

// Wait for specific confirmations
async function waitForConfirmations(provider, txHash, confirmations = 6) {
  let currentConfirmations = 0;

  while (currentConfirmations < confirmations) {
    currentConfirmations = await getConfirmations(provider, txHash);
    console.log(`Confirmations: ${currentConfirmations}/${confirmations}`);
    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 2000));
  }

  return true;
}

2. Event Log Filtering

Query events from recent blocks on Blast:

JavaScript

async function getRecentEvents(provider, contract, eventName, blockRange = 100) {
  const currentBlock = await provider.getBlockNumber();
  const fromBlock = currentBlock - blockRange;

  const filter = contract.filters[eventName]();
  const events = await contract.queryFilter(filter, fromBlock, currentBlock);

  return events;
}

3. Node Health Monitoring

Check if your Blast node is synced:

JavaScript

async function checkNodeHealth(provider) {
  try {
    const blockNumber = await provider.getBlockNumber();
    const block = await provider.getBlock(blockNumber);

    const now = Date.now() / 1000;
    const blockAge = now - block.timestamp;

    if (blockAge > 60) {
      console.warn(`Node may be behind. Last block was ${blockAge}s ago`);
      return false;
    }

    console.log(`Node healthy. Latest block: ${blockNumber}`);
    return true;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Node unreachable:', error);
    return false;
  }
}

Performance Optimization

Caching Strategy

Cache block numbers to reduce API calls:

JavaScript

class BlockNumberCache {
  constructor(ttl = 2000) {
    this.cache = null;
    this.timestamp = 0;
    this.ttl = ttl;
  }

  async get(provider) {
    const now = Date.now();

    if (this.cache && (now - this.timestamp) < this.ttl) {
      return this.cache;
    }

    this.cache = await provider.getBlockNumber();
    this.timestamp = now;
    return this.cache;
  }

  invalidate() {
    this.cache = null;
    this.timestamp = 0;
  }
}

const blockCache = new BlockNumberCache();

Batch Requests

Combine with other calls for efficiency:

JavaScript

const batch = [
  { jsonrpc: '2.0', method: 'eth_blockNumber', params: [], id: 1 },
  { jsonrpc: '2.0', method: 'eth_gasPrice', params: [], id: 2 },
  { jsonrpc: '2.0', method: 'eth_chainId', params: [], id: 3 }
];

const response = await fetch('https://api-blast-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify(batch)
});

const results = await response.json();

Error Handling

Common errors and solutions:

Error Code	Description	Solution
-32603	Internal error	Retry with exponential backoff
-32005	Rate limit exceeded	Implement rate limiting client-side
-32000	Execution reverted	Check node sync status

JavaScript

async function safeGetBlockNumber(provider, maxRetries = 3) {
  for (let i = 0; i < maxRetries; i++) {
    try {
      return await provider.getBlockNumber();
    } catch (error) {
      if (error.code === -32005) {
        await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, Math.pow(2, i) * 1000));
      } else if (i === maxRetries - 1) {
        throw error;
      }
    }
  }
}

eth_getBlockByNumber — Get full block details by number
eth_getBlockByHash — Get block details by hash
eth_syncing — Check if node is still syncing

eth_blockNumber - Blast RPC Method

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