eth_getBlockByNumber - Manta RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Manta Pacific. Perfect for ZK application developers, privacy-focused builders, and teams requiring modular scalability building on the modular ZK L2 with Celestia DA delivering the lowest fees for 200+ dApps.
Returns information about a block by block number on Manta Pacific.
Why Manta? Build on the modular ZK L2 with Celestia DA delivering the lowest fees for 200+ dApps with first L2 on Celestia mainnet, ZK-as-a-Service via Universal Circuits, Polygon CDK integration, and modular OP Stack architecture.
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 ZK-enabled DeFi, private identity verification, and modular ZK applications via Universal Circuits
- 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
eth_blockNumber- Get latest block numbereth_getBlockByHash- Get block by hasheth_getTransactionByHash- Get transaction details
eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Manta Pacific. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Manta Pacific. Essential for ZK application developers, privacy-focused builders, and teams requiring modular scalability building on the modular ZK L2 with Celestia DA delivering the lowest fees for 200+ dApps.