eth_getBlockByNumber - Gnosis RPC Method
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.
Returns information about a block by block number 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_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 prediction markets (largest by market cap), Safe wallet infrastructure, CoW Protocol DEX, and Gnosis Pay card integration
- 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 |
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eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Gnosis. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
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.