eth_getBlockByHash - Cronos RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Cronos. Essential for Cronos developers building DeFi and payment applications building on the EVM-compatible Crypto.com blockchain.
Returns information about a block by hash on Cronos.
Why Cronos? Build on the EVM-compatible Crypto.com blockchain with fast finality and deep Crypto.com ecosystem 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 DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and Crypto.com ecosystem integrations
- Deterministic queries - Get consistent block data regardless of chain state
Request Parameters
32-byte block hash
If true, returns full transaction objects; if false, returns transaction hashes
Response Body
Block number
32-byte block hash
32-byte parent block hash
Unix timestamp
Total gas used
Transaction objects or hashes
Code Examples
curl -X POST https://api-cronos-mainnet-archive.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "eth_getBlockByHash",
"params": [
"0xc8a64cd89ea7954a5f8064bf7c5fb907226e1dbb66a05d6043f7052191686f06",
false
],
"id": 1
}'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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