eth_getBlockByHash - Gnosis RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Gnosis. Essential for prediction market builders, DAO tooling developers, and teams building MEV-protected applications building on the prediction market pioneer with $260M+ TVL and xDAI stablecoin-based gas fees.
Returns information about a block by hash on Gnosis.
Why Gnosis? Build on the prediction market pioneer with $260M+ TVL and xDAI stablecoin-based gas fees with stablecoin gas fees for predictable costs, Shutter MEV protection, 150K+ Safe wallets, and Circles decentralized UBI protocol.
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 prediction markets (largest by market cap), Safe wallet infrastructure, CoW Protocol DEX, and Gnosis Pay card integration
- Deterministic queries - Get consistent block data regardless of chain state
Code Examples
Error Handling
| Error Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -32602 | Invalid params | Invalid block hash format |
| -32000 | Block not found | Block with this hash does not exist |
Related Methods
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eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Gnosis. Perfect for prediction market builders, DAO tooling developers, and teams building MEV-protected applications building on the prediction market pioneer with $260M+ TVL and xDAI stablecoin-based gas fees.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Gnosis. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across prediction markets (largest by market cap), Safe wallet infrastructure, CoW Protocol DEX, and Gnosis Pay card integration.