chain_getBlock - Bridge Hub RPC Method
Retrieve block data by hash on Bridge Hub. Essential for accessing block headers and extrinsics on Polkadot's trustless bridging parachain with $75M+ TVL via Snowbridge to Ethereum.
Retrieves complete block information from Bridge Hub, including the block header, extrinsics, and justifications.
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Use Cases
The chain_getBlock method is essential for:
- Block explorers - Display complete block information
- Chain analysis - Analyze block production patterns
- Transaction verification - Confirm extrinsic inclusion for trustless ETH and ERC-20 bridging, cross-chain messaging, and parachain-to-Ethereum asset transfers
- Data indexing - Build historical blockchain databases
Code Examples
Related Methods
chain_getBlockHash- Get block hash by numberchain_getHeader- Get block header onlychain_getFinalizedHead- Get finalized block hash
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chain_getBlockHash
Get block hash by number on Bridge Hub. Essential for converting block numbers to hashes, historical queries, and blockchain navigation on Polkadot's trustless bridging parachain with $75M+ TVL via Snowbridge to Ethereum.