eth_getBlockByNumber - Flow EVM RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Flow EVM Gateway. Perfect for NFT developers, gaming studios, and Solidity devs seeking Cadence interoperability building on the EVM-equivalent layer on Flow blockchain enabling Cadence+Solidity composability.
Returns information about a block by block number on Flow EVM Gateway.
Why Flow EVM? Build on the EVM-equivalent layer on Flow blockchain enabling Cadence+Solidity composability with full EVM equivalence on Flow, atomic multi-operation transactions, 40% lower gas fees, and 473% contract growth in 2025.
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 consumer NFTs (NBA Top Shot, Disney Pinnacle), gaming dApps, and hybrid Cadence-EVM applications
- 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 Flow EVM Gateway. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Flow EVM Gateway. Essential for NFT developers, gaming studios, and Solidity devs seeking Cadence interoperability building on the EVM-equivalent layer on Flow blockchain enabling Cadence+Solidity composability.