debug_traceBlockByNumber

Traces all transactions in a block specified by block number. This is a convenience method that combines block lookup with tracing.

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When to Use This Method

debug_traceBlockByNumber is ideal for:

• Historical Analysis - Trace blocks from specific heights
• Sequential Processing - Analyze blocks in order
• Monitoring - Track blocks as they're produced
• Research - Study blockchain behavior at specific points

Parameters

1. Block Number - QUANTITY|TAG

   • Block number as hex
   • Or tags: "latest", "earliest", "pending"

2. Tracer Configuration - Object

   • tracer - Type of tracer ("callTracer", "prestateTracer")
   • tracerConfig - Additional options

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "debug_traceBlockByNumber",
  "params": [
    "0x1234", // or "latest"
    {
      "tracer": "callTracer",
      "tracerConfig": {
        "onlyTopCall": false
      }
    }
  ],
  "id": 1
}

Returns

Array of transaction traces for all transactions in the block.

Implementation Examples

JavaScript

import { JsonRpcProvider, toBeHex } from 'ethers';

const provider = new JsonRpcProvider('https://api-base-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY');

// Block range analyzer
class BlockRangeAnalyzer {
  constructor(provider) {
    this.provider = provider;
  }

  async traceBlockByNumber(blockNumber, config = {}) {
    const blockHex = typeof blockNumber === 'string' ? 
      blockNumber : toBeHex(blockNumber);
    
    const traces = await this.provider.send('debug_traceBlockByNumber', [
      blockHex,
      {
        tracer: config.tracer || 'callTracer',
        tracerConfig: config.tracerConfig || {
          onlyTopCall: false
        }
      }
    ]);

    return this.processBlockTraces(traces, blockNumber);
  }

  async traceBlockRange(startBlock, endBlock, config = {}) {
    const results = [];
    
    for (let block = startBlock; block <= endBlock; block++) {
      console.log(`Tracing block ${block}...`);
      
      try {
        const traces = await this.traceBlockByNumber(block, config);
        results.push({
          blockNumber: block,
          success: true,
          data: traces
        });
      } catch (error) {
        results.push({
          blockNumber: block,
          success: false,
          error: error.message
        });
      }
      
      // Rate limiting
      await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 100));
    }
    
    return this.analyzeRange(results);
  }

  processBlockTraces(traces, blockNumber) {
    const analysis = {
      blockNumber: blockNumber,
      transactionCount: traces.length,
      successfulTxs: 0,
      failedTxs: 0,
      totalGasUsed: 0,
      contractCalls: [],
      uniqueContracts: new Set(),
      errorTypes: {}
    };

    traces.forEach((trace, index) => {
      const result = trace.result || {};
      const gasUsed = parseInt(result.gasUsed || '0x0', 16);
      
      analysis.totalGasUsed += gasUsed;
      
      if (result.error) {
        analysis.failedTxs++;
        analysis.errorTypes[result.error] = 
          (analysis.errorTypes[result.error] || 0) + 1;
      } else {
        analysis.successfulTxs++;
      }
      
      // Track contract interactions
      if (result.to) {
        analysis.uniqueContracts.add(result.to);
        analysis.contractCalls.push({
          index: index,
          to: result.to,
          type: result.type,
          gasUsed: gasUsed
        });
      }
      
      // Process sub-calls
      if (result.calls) {
        this.processSubCalls(result.calls, analysis);
      }
    });

    analysis.uniqueContracts = Array.from(analysis.uniqueContracts);
    analysis.successRate = (
      (analysis.successfulTxs / analysis.transactionCount) * 100
    ).toFixed(2) + '%';

    return analysis;
  }

  processSubCalls(calls, analysis) {
    for (const call of calls) {
      if (call.to) {
        analysis.uniqueContracts.add(call.to);
      }
      if (call.calls) {
        this.processSubCalls(call.calls, analysis);
      }
    }
  }

  analyzeRange(results) {
    const summary = {
      blocksAnalyzed: results.length,
      successfulBlocks: results.filter(r => r.success).length,
      failedBlocks: results.filter(r => !r.success).length,
      totalTransactions: 0,
      totalGasUsed: 0,
      averageTransactionsPerBlock: 0,
      averageGasPerBlock: 0,
      mostActiveBlock: null,
      leastActiveBlock: null
    };

    const successfulResults = results.filter(r => r.success);
    
    if (successfulResults.length === 0) {
      return summary;
    }

    // Calculate totals
    successfulResults.forEach(result => {
      summary.totalTransactions += result.data.transactionCount;
      summary.totalGasUsed += result.data.totalGasUsed;
    });

    // Calculate averages
    summary.averageTransactionsPerBlock = 
      summary.totalTransactions / successfulResults.length;
    summary.averageGasPerBlock = 
      summary.totalGasUsed / successfulResults.length;

    // Find extremes
    const sorted = successfulResults.sort((a, b) => 
      b.data.transactionCount - a.data.transactionCount
    );
    
    summary.mostActiveBlock = {
      number: sorted[0].data.blockNumber,
      transactions: sorted[0].data.transactionCount
    };
    
    summary.leastActiveBlock = {
      number: sorted[sorted.length - 1].data.blockNumber,
      transactions: sorted[sorted.length - 1].data.transactionCount
    };

    return summary;
  }

  async findSpecificPattern(startBlock, endBlock, pattern) {
    const matches = [];
    
    for (let block = startBlock; block <= endBlock; block++) {
      const traces = await this.traceBlockByNumber(block);
      
      // Check for pattern
      if (pattern.type === 'high_gas') {
        const highGasTxs = traces.contractCalls.filter(
          call => call.gasUsed > pattern.threshold
        );
        
        if (highGasTxs.length > 0) {
          matches.push({
            block: block,
            transactions: highGasTxs
          });
        }
      } else if (pattern.type === 'failed_calls') {
        if (traces.failedTxs > 0) {
          matches.push({
            block: block,
            failedCount: traces.failedTxs,
            errors: traces.errorTypes
          });
        }
      } else if (pattern.type === 'contract_activity') {
        const activity = traces.contractCalls.filter(
          call => call.to === pattern.contract
        );
        
        if (activity.length > 0) {
          matches.push({
            block: block,
            calls: activity.length,
            totalGas: activity.reduce((sum, call) => 
              sum + call.gasUsed, 0
            )
          });
        }
      }
    }
    
    return matches;
  }

  async compareBlocks(blockNumbers) {
    const comparison = {
      blocks: [],
      metrics: {
        gasUsage: [],
        transactionCount: [],
        successRate: [],
        uniqueContracts: []
      }
    };

    for (const blockNum of blockNumbers) {
      const analysis = await this.traceBlockByNumber(blockNum);
      
      comparison.blocks.push(analysis);
      comparison.metrics.gasUsage.push({
        block: blockNum,
        gas: analysis.totalGasUsed
      });
      comparison.metrics.transactionCount.push({
        block: blockNum,
        count: analysis.transactionCount
      });
      comparison.metrics.successRate.push({
        block: blockNum,
        rate: analysis.successRate
      });
      comparison.metrics.uniqueContracts.push({
        block: blockNum,
        count: analysis.uniqueContracts.length
      });
    }

    // Calculate statistics
    comparison.statistics = {
      avgGas: comparison.metrics.gasUsage.reduce(
        (sum, m) => sum + m.gas, 0
      ) / blockNumbers.length,
      avgTransactions: comparison.metrics.transactionCount.reduce(
        (sum, m) => sum + m.count, 0
      ) / blockNumbers.length,
      gasVariance: this.calculateVariance(
        comparison.metrics.gasUsage.map(m => m.gas)
      )
    };

    return comparison;
  }

  calculateVariance(values) {
    const mean = values.reduce((sum, val) => sum + val, 0) / values.length;
    const squaredDiffs = values.map(val => Math.pow(val - mean, 2));
    return squaredDiffs.reduce((sum, val) => sum + val, 0) / values.length;
  }
}

// Real-time block monitor
class BlockMonitor {
  constructor(provider) {
    this.provider = provider;
    this.analyzer = new BlockRangeAnalyzer(provider);
    this.monitoring = false;
  }

  async startMonitoring(callback, config = {}) {
    this.monitoring = true;
    
    this.provider.on('block', async (blockNumber) => {
      if (!this.monitoring) return;
      
      try {
        const analysis = await this.analyzer.traceBlockByNumber(
          blockNumber,
          config
        );
        
        // Check for anomalies
        const anomalies = this.detectAnomalies(analysis);
        
        callback({
          blockNumber: blockNumber,
          analysis: analysis,
          anomalies: anomalies,
          timestamp: Date.now()
        });
      } catch (error) {
        console.error(`Failed to trace block ${blockNumber}:`, error);
      }
    });
  }

  stopMonitoring() {
    this.monitoring = false;
    this.provider.removeAllListeners('block');
  }

  detectAnomalies(analysis) {
    const anomalies = [];
    
    // High failure rate
    if (analysis.failedTxs / analysis.transactionCount > 0.1) {
      anomalies.push({
        type: 'high_failure_rate',
        value: analysis.successRate,
        severity: 'warning'
      });
    }
    
    // Unusual gas usage
    const avgGasPerTx = analysis.totalGasUsed / analysis.transactionCount;
    if (avgGasPerTx > 500000) {
      anomalies.push({
        type: 'high_gas_usage',
        value: avgGasPerTx,
        severity: 'info'
      });
    }
    
    // Too many unique contracts
    if (analysis.uniqueContracts.length > 50) {
      anomalies.push({
        type: 'high_contract_diversity',
        value: analysis.uniqueContracts.length,
        severity: 'info'
      });
    }
    
    return anomalies;
  }
}

// Usage examples
const analyzer = new BlockRangeAnalyzer(provider);

// Trace specific block
const blockAnalysis = await analyzer.traceBlockByNumber(12345678);
console.log('Block analysis:', blockAnalysis);

// Trace block range
const rangeAnalysis = await analyzer.traceBlockRange(12345678, 12345688);
console.log('Range summary:', rangeAnalysis);

// Find patterns
const highGasBlocks = await analyzer.findSpecificPattern(
  12345678,
  12345688,
  { type: 'high_gas', threshold: 1000000 }
);
console.log('High gas blocks:', highGasBlocks);

// Compare blocks
const comparison = await analyzer.compareBlocks([
  12345678, 12345688, 12345698
]);
console.log('Block comparison:', comparison);

// Monitor new blocks
const monitor = new BlockMonitor(provider);
monitor.startMonitoring((data) => {
  console.log(`Block ${data.blockNumber}:`);
  console.log('  Transactions:', data.analysis.transactionCount);
  console.log('  Anomalies:', data.anomalies);
});

Python

from web3 import Web3
from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional
import asyncio
from datetime import datetime

w3 = Web3(Web3.HTTPProvider('https://api-base-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'))

class BlockNumberTracer:
    """Trace blocks by number for analysis"""
    
    def __init__(self, w3_instance):
        self.w3 = w3_instance
    
    def trace_block_by_number(
        self,
        block_number: int,
        tracer: str = 'callTracer',
        config: Optional[Dict] = None
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Trace a block by its number"""
        
        # Convert to hex if needed
        if isinstance(block_number, int):
            block_hex = hex(block_number)
        else:
            block_hex = block_number
        
        tracer_config = {
            'tracer': tracer,
            'tracerConfig': config or {'onlyTopCall': False}
        }
        
        try:
            traces = self.w3.provider.make_request(
                'debug_traceBlockByNumber',
                [block_hex, tracer_config]
            )
            
            return self._analyze_traces(traces['result'], block_number)
            
        except Exception as e:
            return {
                'error': str(e),
                'block_number': block_number
            }
    
    def _analyze_traces(
        self,
        traces: List[Dict],
        block_number: int
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Analyze block traces"""
        
        analysis = {
            'block_number': block_number,
            'transaction_count': len(traces),
            'successful_txs': 0,
            'failed_txs': 0,
            'total_gas_used': 0,
            'contract_calls': [],
            'unique_contracts': set(),
            'error_types': {},
            'call_types': {}
        }
        
        for i, trace in enumerate(traces):
            result = trace.get('result', {})
            gas_used = int(result.get('gasUsed', '0x0'), 16)
            
            analysis['total_gas_used'] += gas_used
            
            # Track success/failure
            if result.get('error'):
                analysis['failed_txs'] += 1
                error = result['error']
                analysis['error_types'][error] = \
                    analysis['error_types'].get(error, 0) + 1
            else:
                analysis['successful_txs'] += 1
            
            # Track call types
            call_type = result.get('type', 'UNKNOWN')
            analysis['call_types'][call_type] = \
                analysis['call_types'].get(call_type, 0) + 1
            
            # Track contracts
            if result.get('to'):
                analysis['unique_contracts'].add(result['to'])
                analysis['contract_calls'].append({
                    'index': i,
                    'to': result['to'],
                    'type': call_type,
                    'gas_used': gas_used,
                    'success': 'error' not in result
                })
            
            # Process nested calls
            if 'calls' in result:
                self._process_nested_calls(
                    result['calls'],
                    analysis
                )
        
        # Convert set to list
        analysis['unique_contracts'] = list(analysis['unique_contracts'])
        
        # Calculate metrics
        if analysis['transaction_count'] > 0:
            analysis['success_rate'] = (
                analysis['successful_txs'] /
                analysis['transaction_count'] * 100
            )
            analysis['average_gas'] = (
                analysis['total_gas_used'] /
                analysis['transaction_count']
            )
        else:
            analysis['success_rate'] = 0
            analysis['average_gas'] = 0
        
        return analysis
    
    def _process_nested_calls(
        self,
        calls: List[Dict],
        analysis: Dict
    ):
        """Process nested calls recursively"""
        
        for call in calls:
            if call.get('to'):
                analysis['unique_contracts'].add(call['to'])
            
            if 'calls' in call:
                self._process_nested_calls(call['calls'], analysis)
    
    def trace_block_range(
        self,
        start_block: int,
        end_block: int,
        config: Optional[Dict] = None
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Trace a range of blocks"""
        
        results = []
        
        for block_num in range(start_block, end_block + 1):
            print(f"Tracing block {block_num}...")
            
            analysis = self.trace_block_by_number(block_num, config=config)
            results.append(analysis)
            
            # Rate limiting
            time.sleep(0.1)
        
        return self._summarize_range(results)
    
    def _summarize_range(
        self,
        results: List[Dict]
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Summarize analysis of block range"""
        
        successful_blocks = [r for r in results if 'error' not in r]
        
        if not successful_blocks:
            return {
                'error': 'No blocks successfully traced',
                'failed_blocks': len(results)
            }
        
        summary = {
            'blocks_analyzed': len(results),
            'successful_blocks': len(successful_blocks),
            'failed_blocks': len(results) - len(successful_blocks),
            'total_transactions': sum(
                b['transaction_count'] for b in successful_blocks
            ),
            'total_gas_used': sum(
                b['total_gas_used'] for b in successful_blocks
            ),
            'average_transactions_per_block': 0,
            'average_gas_per_block': 0,
            'block_details': []
        }
        
        if successful_blocks:
            summary['average_transactions_per_block'] = (
                summary['total_transactions'] / len(successful_blocks)
            )
            summary['average_gas_per_block'] = (
                summary['total_gas_used'] / len(successful_blocks)
            )
        
        # Add block details
        for block in successful_blocks:
            summary['block_details'].append({
                'block': block['block_number'],
                'transactions': block['transaction_count'],
                'gas': block['total_gas_used'],
                'success_rate': block['success_rate']
            })
        
        return summary
    
    def find_anomalous_blocks(
        self,
        start_block: int,
        end_block: int,
        threshold: Dict[str, Any]
    ) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
        """Find blocks with anomalous behavior"""
        
        anomalies = []
        
        for block_num in range(start_block, end_block + 1):
            analysis = self.trace_block_by_number(block_num)
            
            if 'error' in analysis:
                continue
            
            block_anomalies = []
            
            # Check failure rate
            if analysis['success_rate'] < threshold.get('min_success_rate', 90):
                block_anomalies.append({
                    'type': 'high_failure_rate',
                    'value': analysis['success_rate'],
                    'threshold': threshold['min_success_rate']
                })
            
            # Check gas usage
            if analysis['average_gas'] > threshold.get('max_avg_gas', 500000):
                block_anomalies.append({
                    'type': 'high_gas_usage',
                    'value': analysis['average_gas'],
                    'threshold': threshold['max_avg_gas']
                })
            
            # Check transaction count
            if analysis['transaction_count'] > threshold.get('max_txs', 500):
                block_anomalies.append({
                    'type': 'high_transaction_count',
                    'value': analysis['transaction_count'],
                    'threshold': threshold['max_txs']
                })
            
            if block_anomalies:
                anomalies.append({
                    'block': block_num,
                    'anomalies': block_anomalies,
                    'summary': analysis
                })
        
        return anomalies

class BlockPatternDetector:
    """Detect patterns across blocks"""
    
    def __init__(self, w3_instance):
        self.w3 = w3_instance
        self.tracer = BlockNumberTracer(w3_instance)
    
    def detect_activity_patterns(
        self,
        start_block: int,
        end_block: int
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Detect activity patterns across blocks"""
        
        patterns = {
            'time_range': {
                'start': start_block,
                'end': end_block
            },
            'activity_levels': [],
            'peak_blocks': [],
            'quiet_blocks': [],
            'contract_frequency': {}
        }
        
        for block_num in range(start_block, end_block + 1):
            analysis = self.tracer.trace_block_by_number(block_num)
            
            if 'error' in analysis:
                continue
            
            # Track activity level
            patterns['activity_levels'].append({
                'block': block_num,
                'transactions': analysis['transaction_count'],
                'gas': analysis['total_gas_used']
            })
            
            # Track contract usage
            for contract in analysis['unique_contracts']:
                if contract not in patterns['contract_frequency']:
                    patterns['contract_frequency'][contract] = 0
                patterns['contract_frequency'][contract] += 1
        
        # Identify peaks and quiet periods
        if patterns['activity_levels']:
            sorted_by_txs = sorted(
                patterns['activity_levels'],
                key=lambda x: x['transactions'],
                reverse=True
            )
            
            patterns['peak_blocks'] = sorted_by_txs[:5]
            patterns['quiet_blocks'] = sorted_by_txs[-5:]
        
        # Sort contracts by frequency
        patterns['most_active_contracts'] = sorted(
            patterns['contract_frequency'].items(),
            key=lambda x: x[1],
            reverse=True
        )[:10]
        
        return patterns
    
    def compare_time_periods(
        self,
        period1_start: int,
        period1_end: int,
        period2_start: int,
        period2_end: int
    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Compare two time periods"""
        
        # Analyze both periods
        period1 = self.tracer.trace_block_range(period1_start, period1_end)
        period2 = self.tracer.trace_block_range(period2_start, period2_end)
        
        comparison = {
            'period1': {
                'range': f"{period1_start}-{period1_end}",
                'stats': period1
            },
            'period2': {
                'range': f"{period2_start}-{period2_end}",
                'stats': period2
            },
            'changes': {}
        }
        
        # Calculate changes
        if period1['total_transactions'] > 0:
            comparison['changes']['transaction_change'] = (
                (period2['total_transactions'] - period1['total_transactions']) /
                period1['total_transactions'] * 100
            )
        
        if period1['total_gas_used'] > 0:
            comparison['changes']['gas_change'] = (
                (period2['total_gas_used'] - period1['total_gas_used']) /
                period1['total_gas_used'] * 100
            )
        
        comparison['changes']['avg_tx_change'] = (
            period2['average_transactions_per_block'] -
            period1['average_transactions_per_block']
        )
        
        return comparison

# Usage examples
tracer = BlockNumberTracer(w3)

# Trace single block
block_analysis = tracer.trace_block_by_number(12345678)
print(f"Block {block_analysis['block_number']}:")
print(f"  Transactions: {block_analysis['transaction_count']}")
print(f"  Success rate: {block_analysis['success_rate']:.2f}%")
print(f"  Total gas: {block_analysis['total_gas_used']:,}")

# Trace block range
range_summary = tracer.trace_block_range(12345678, 12345688)
print(f"\nRange analysis:")
print(f"  Blocks: {range_summary['blocks_analyzed']}")
print(f"  Total transactions: {range_summary['total_transactions']}")
print(f"  Average per block: {range_summary['average_transactions_per_block']:.2f}")

# Find anomalies
anomalies = tracer.find_anomalous_blocks(
    12345678,
    12345688,
    {
        'min_success_rate': 95,
        'max_avg_gas': 300000,
        'max_txs': 400
    }
)
print(f"\nAnomalous blocks found: {len(anomalies)}")

# Detect patterns
detector = BlockPatternDetector(w3)
patterns = detector.detect_activity_patterns(12345678, 12345688)
print(f"\nMost active contracts:")
for contract, frequency in patterns['most_active_contracts'][:5]:
    print(f"  {contract[:10]}...: {frequency} blocks")

# Compare periods
comparison = detector.compare_time_periods(
    12345678, 12345688,  # Period 1
    12345788, 12345798   # Period 2
)
print(f"\nPeriod comparison:")
print(f"  Transaction change: {comparison['changes']['transaction_change']:.2f}%")
print(f"  Gas change: {comparison['changes']['gas_change']:.2f}%")

Common Use Cases

1. Historical Block Analysis

// Analyze historical blocks for research
async function analyzeHistoricalBlocks(blockNumbers) {
  const analyzer = new BlockRangeAnalyzer(provider);
  const results = {
    blocks: [],
    trends: {},
    outliers: []
  };
  
  for (const blockNum of blockNumbers) {
    const analysis = await analyzer.traceBlockByNumber(blockNum);
    results.blocks.push(analysis);
    
    // Identify outliers
    if (analysis.transactionCount > 400 || 
        analysis.failedTxs > 10 ||
        analysis.totalGasUsed > 15000000) {
      results.outliers.push({
        block: blockNum,
        reason: 'Unusual activity',
        metrics: {
          transactions: analysis.transactionCount,
          failures: analysis.failedTxs,
          gas: analysis.totalGasUsed
        }
      });
    }
  }
  
  // Calculate trends
  results.trends = {
    avgTransactions: results.blocks.reduce(
      (sum, b) => sum + b.transactionCount, 0
    ) / results.blocks.length,
    avgGas: results.blocks.reduce(
      (sum, b) => sum + b.totalGasUsed, 0
    ) / results.blocks.length,
    failureRate: results.blocks.reduce(
      (sum, b) => sum + (b.failedTxs / b.transactionCount), 0
    ) / results.blocks.length * 100
  };
  
  return results;
}

2. Network Health Monitoring

// Monitor network health over time
async function monitorNetworkHealth(duration = 100) {
  const monitor = new BlockMonitor(provider);
  const healthMetrics = {
    blocks: [],
    alerts: [],
    summary: {}
  };
  
  const latestBlock = await provider.getBlockNumber();
  const startBlock = latestBlock - duration;
  
  for (let block = startBlock; block <= latestBlock; block++) {
    const analysis = await analyzer.traceBlockByNumber(block);
    
    const health = {
      block: block,
      score: calculateHealthScore(analysis),
      issues: []
    };
    
    // Check for issues
    if (analysis.failedTxs > 5) {
      health.issues.push('High failure rate');
    }
    
    if (analysis.totalGasUsed > 12000000) {
      health.issues.push('High gas usage');
    }
    
    if (analysis.errorTypes['out of gas']) {
      health.issues.push('Out of gas errors detected');
    }
    
    healthMetrics.blocks.push(health);
    
    if (health.issues.length > 0) {
      healthMetrics.alerts.push({
        block: block,
        issues: health.issues,
        severity: health.score < 50 ? 'critical' : 'warning'
      });
    }
  }
  
  // Generate summary
  healthMetrics.summary = {
    averageHealth: healthMetrics.blocks.reduce(
      (sum, b) => sum + b.score, 0
    ) / healthMetrics.blocks.length,
    criticalBlocks: healthMetrics.alerts.filter(
      a => a.severity === 'critical'
    ).length,
    warningBlocks: healthMetrics.alerts.filter(
      a => a.severity === 'warning'
    ).length
  };
  
  return healthMetrics;
}

function calculateHealthScore(analysis) {
  let score = 100;
  
  // Deduct for failures
  score -= (analysis.failedTxs / analysis.transactionCount) * 50;
  
  // Deduct for high gas
  if (analysis.totalGasUsed > 15000000) score -= 20;
  else if (analysis.totalGasUsed > 12000000) score -= 10;
  
  // Deduct for errors
  Object.keys(analysis.errorTypes).forEach(error => {
    score -= 5;
  });
  
  return Math.max(0, score);
}

3. Smart Contract Activity Timeline

// Build activity timeline for specific contract
async function buildContractTimeline(contractAddress, startBlock, endBlock) {
  const timeline = {
    contract: contractAddress,
    blockRange: { start: startBlock, end: endBlock },
    activity: [],
    statistics: {
      totalCalls: 0,
      totalGasUsed: 0,
      uniqueCallers: new Set(),
      peakActivity: null
    }
  };
  
  for (let block = startBlock; block <= endBlock; block++) {
    const analysis = await analyzer.traceBlockByNumber(block);
    
    const contractActivity = analysis.contractCalls.filter(
      call => call.to === contractAddress
    );
    
    if (contractActivity.length > 0) {
      const blockActivity = {
        block: block,
        calls: contractActivity.length,
        gasUsed: contractActivity.reduce(
          (sum, call) => sum + call.gasUsed, 0
        ),
        callers: []
      };
      
      // Get unique callers for this block
      // Would need to fetch full traces for caller info
      
      timeline.activity.push(blockActivity);
      timeline.statistics.totalCalls += contractActivity.length;
      timeline.statistics.totalGasUsed += blockActivity.gasUsed;
      
      if (!timeline.statistics.peakActivity || 
          blockActivity.calls > timeline.statistics.peakActivity.calls) {
        timeline.statistics.peakActivity = blockActivity;
      }
    }
  }
  
  return timeline;
}

Error Handling

Error Type	Description	Solution
Invalid block number	Block doesn't exist	Verify block number
Timeout	Large block trace timeout	Use onlyTopCall option
Rate limit	Too many requests	Implement rate limiting

async function safeTraceByNumber(blockNumber, retries = 3) {
  for (let attempt = 0; attempt < retries; attempt++) {
    try {
      const result = await provider.send('debug_traceBlockByNumber', [
        toBeHex(blockNumber),
        {
          tracer: 'callTracer',
          tracerConfig: {
            onlyTopCall: attempt > 0, // Simplify on retry
            timeout: `${10 + attempt * 10}s` // Increase timeout
          }
        }
      ]);
      
      return result;
      
    } catch (error) {
      if (error.message.includes('not found')) {
        throw new Error(`Block ${blockNumber} not found`);
      }
      
      if (attempt === retries - 1) {
        throw error;
      }
      
      // Exponential backoff
      await new Promise(resolve => 
        setTimeout(resolve, Math.pow(2, attempt) * 1000)
      );
    }
  }
}

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