eth_getBlockByHash - Celo RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Celo. Essential for mobile payment developers, fintech builders, and teams targeting emerging markets building on the mobile-first L2 powering 500K+ daily active users and $2B+ monthly stablecoin volume.
Returns information about a block by hash on Celo.
Why Celo? Build on the mobile-first L2 powering 500K+ daily active users and $2B+ monthly stablecoin volume with phone number-based addressing, sub-cent fees, 150+ country adoption, Nightfall privacy layer, and Opera browser 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 mobile stablecoin payments (MiniPay 10M+ wallets), remittances, humanitarian aid, and local currency stablecoins (cUSD, cNGN, cEUR)
- 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 |
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