eth_getBlockByNumber - Immutable RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Immutable. Perfect for AAA game studios, indie game developers, and NFT gaming teams seeking enforceable royalties building on the gaming-optimized zkEVM with 660+ games, 5.5M+ Passport signups, and $40M TVL.
Returns information about a block by block number on Immutable.
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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 Web3 gaming (Gods Unchained, RavenQuest), gaming NFTs with enforced royalties, and cross-chain game assets
- 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_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Immutable. Essential for AAA game studios, indie game developers, and NFT gaming teams seeking enforceable royalties building on the gaming-optimized zkEVM with 660+ games, 5.5M+ Passport signups, and $40M TVL.