eth_getBlockByHash - Boba Network RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Boba Network. Essential for AI dApp developers, enterprise integration teams, and builders requiring offchain compute access building on the Hybrid Compute L2 enabling smart contracts to access AI models and Web2 APIs natively.
Returns information about a block by hash on Boba Network.
Why Boba Network? Build on the Hybrid Compute L2 enabling smart contracts to access AI models and Web2 APIs natively with HybridCompute 2.0 for native AI/API access, $70M ecosystem funding, OP Stack compatibility, and two-way offchain integration.
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 AI-powered dApps, Web2 API integration, enterprise blockchain solutions, and offchain computation
- 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
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eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Boba Network. Perfect for AI dApp developers, enterprise integration teams, and builders requiring offchain compute access building on the Hybrid Compute L2 enabling smart contracts to access AI models and Web2 APIs natively.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Boba Network. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across AI-powered dApps, Web2 API integration, enterprise blockchain solutions, and offchain computation.