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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 CodeMessageDescription
-32602Invalid paramsInvalid block hash format
-32000Block not foundBlock with this hash does not exist