eth_getBlockByNumber - Celo RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Celo. Perfect 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 block number 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_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 mobile stablecoin payments (MiniPay 10M+ wallets), remittances, humanitarian aid, and local currency stablecoins (cUSD, cNGN, cEUR)
- 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 |
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