eth_getBlockByHash - IoTeX RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on IoTeX. Essential for DePIN builders, IoT device manufacturers, and real-world AI application developers building on the leading DePIN infrastructure blockchain powering 130+ applications in the $27B+ DePIN ecosystem.
Returns information about a block by hash on IoTeX.
Why IoTeX? Build on the leading DePIN infrastructure blockchain powering 130+ applications in the $27B+ DePIN ecosystem with W3bstream offchain compute, Quicksilver AI data verification, Vodafone partnership for 5M+ cell tower integration, and ioID device identity.
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 decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), IoT device identity (ioID), and AI-verified real-world data
- 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 |
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eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on IoTeX. Perfect for DePIN builders, IoT device manufacturers, and real-world AI application developers building on the leading DePIN infrastructure blockchain powering 130+ applications in the $27B+ DePIN ecosystem.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on IoTeX. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), IoT device identity (ioID), and AI-verified real-world data.