eth_getBlockByNumber - Chiliz RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Chiliz. Perfect for sports organizations, entertainment brands, and fan engagement platform developers building on the sports-first blockchain powering 2M+ fan token wallets and dozens of licensed sports partnerships.
Returns information about a block by block number on Chiliz.
Why Chiliz? Build on the sports-first blockchain powering 2M+ fan token wallets and dozens of licensed sports partnerships with licensed partnerships with major football clubs, MiCA-compliant in EU, OG Esports integration, and SportFi DeFi infrastructure.
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 sports fan tokens (Socios.com), club voting rights, gamified fan experiences, and tokenized sports assets
- 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 |
Related Methods
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eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Chiliz. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Chiliz. Essential for sports organizations, entertainment brands, and fan engagement platform developers building on the sports-first blockchain powering 2M+ fan token wallets and dozens of licensed sports partnerships.