eth_getBlockByNumber - Linea RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Linea. Perfect for enterprise developers, DeFi builders, and teams seeking Consensys ecosystem integration building on Consensys-backed zkEVM L2 with $1B+ TVL and 807% growth in 2025.
Returns information about a block by block number on Linea.
Why Linea? Build on Consensys-backed zkEVM L2 with $1B+ TVL and 807% growth in 2025 with 15-30x lower fees than Ethereum mainnet, 6,200 TPS throughput, SWIFT integration with 12+ institutions, and $725M Consensys backing.
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 enterprise DeFi (Aave, Renzo), institutional cross-border payments via SWIFT pilots, and zkEVM-native applications
- 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 |
Related Methods
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eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Linea. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Linea. Essential for enterprise developers, DeFi builders, and teams seeking Consensys ecosystem integration building on Consensys-backed zkEVM L2 with $1B+ TVL and 807% growth in 2025.