eth_getBlockByNumber - Blast RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Blast. Perfect for DeFi developers, yield protocol builders, and teams building passive-income dApps building on the only Ethereum L2 with native yield—4% for ETH and 5%+ for stablecoins automatically.
Returns information about a block by block number on Blast.
Why Blast? Build on the only Ethereum L2 with native yield—4% for ETH and 5%+ for stablecoins automatically with $2.5B+ TVL, auto-rebasing ETH and USDB, gas revenue sharing for developers, and Blur-backed ecosystem.
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 yield-generating dApps, DeFi protocols with built-in returns, and gas-subsidized applications
- 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 Blast. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Blast. Essential for DeFi developers, yield protocol builders, and teams building passive-income dApps building on the only Ethereum L2 with native yield—4% for ETH and 5%+ for stablecoins automatically.