eth_getBlockByNumber - MegaETH RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on MegaETH. Perfect for high-frequency DeFi developers, gaming studios, and teams building real-time applications building on the first real-time blockchain with sub-millisecond latency and 100,000+ TPS.
Returns information about a block by block number on MegaETH.
Why MegaETH? Build on the first real-time blockchain with sub-millisecond latency and 100,000+ TPS with sub-millisecond transaction streaming with 100,000+ sustained TPS and full EVM compatibility.
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 high-frequency trading, real-time gaming, instant payments, and latency-sensitive applications
- Timestamp verification - Get block timestamps for time-based logic
Full Block Restriction
Full Block Queries Disabled
On MegaETH, the fullTransactionObjects parameter is disabled for performance optimization. The method always returns transaction hashes instead of full transaction objects.
To get full transaction details, fetch them individually:
// Get block with transaction hashes
const block = await provider.getBlock('latest', false);
// Fetch full transaction details as needed
for (const txHash of block.transactions) {
const tx = await provider.getTransaction(txHash);
console.log('Transaction:', tx);
}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 MegaETH. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on MegaETH. Essential for high-frequency DeFi developers, gaming studios, and teams building real-time applications building on the first real-time blockchain with sub-millisecond latency and 100,000+ TPS.