chain_getBlock - Moonbeam RPC Method
Retrieve block data by hash on Moonbeam. Essential for accessing block headers and extrinsics on the cross-chain connected EVM platform on Polkadot with $65M+ TVL and 100+ projects.
Retrieves complete block information from Moonbeam, including the block header, extrinsics, and justifications.
Why Moonbeam? Build on the cross-chain connected EVM platform on Polkadot with $65M+ TVL and 100+ projects with full EVM compatibility on Polkadot, native XCM cross-chain messaging, 10K+ TPS, 24% staking APR, and $0.015 transaction costs.
Use Cases
The chain_getBlock method is essential for:
- Block explorers - Display complete block information
- Chain analysis - Analyze block production patterns
- Transaction verification - Confirm extrinsic inclusion for cross-chain DeFi, multi-chain dApps, and Ethereum-to-Polkadot bridging via XCM, Axelar, LayerZero, and Wormhole
- Data indexing - Build historical blockchain databases
Code Examples
Related Methods
chain_getBlockHash- Get block hash by numberchain_getHeader- Get block header onlychain_getFinalizedHead- Get finalized block hash
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chain_getBlockHash
Get block hash by number on Moonbeam. Essential for converting block numbers to hashes, historical queries, and blockchain navigation on the cross-chain connected EVM platform on Polkadot with $65M+ TVL and 100+ projects.