trace_block - Ethereum RPC Method
Get traces for all transactions in a block on Ethereum. Requires archive node for DeFi protocols (60% market share), NFT marketplaces, DAOs, and enterprise dApps.
Returns traces for all transactions in a block on Ethereum.
Archive Node Required
This method requires an archive node. It is not available on full nodes.
Use Cases
- Block analysis - Inspect all internal transactions in a block
- MEV research - Analyze transaction ordering and internal calls
- Indexing - Build comprehensive transaction indexes for DeFi protocols (60% market share), NFT marketplaces, DAOs, and enterprise dApps
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Related Methods
trace_filter- Filter traces by address or block rangetrace_transaction- Trace a specific transactiontrace_get- Get a specific trace by index
debug_traceTransaction
Trace a transaction execution on Ethereum. Requires archive node for debugging DeFi protocols (60% market share), NFT marketplaces, DAOs, and enterprise dApps.
trace_call
Trace a call without creating a transaction on Ethereum. Requires archive node for DeFi protocols (60% market share), NFT marketplaces, DAOs, and enterprise dApps.