eth_getBlockByHash - Moonbeam RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Moonbeam. Essential for cross-chain dApp developers, Polkadot builders, and teams requiring multi-chain interoperability building on the cross-chain connected EVM platform on Polkadot with $65M+ TVL and 100+ projects.
Returns information about a block by hash on Moonbeam.
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 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 cross-chain DeFi, multi-chain dApps, and Ethereum-to-Polkadot bridging via XCM, Axelar, LayerZero, and Wormhole
- 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 |
Related Methods
eth_getBlockByNumber- Get block by numbereth_blockNumber- Get latest block number
eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Moonbeam. Perfect for cross-chain dApp developers, Polkadot builders, and teams requiring multi-chain interoperability building on the cross-chain connected EVM platform on Polkadot with $65M+ TVL and 100+ projects.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Moonbeam. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across cross-chain DeFi, multi-chain dApps, and Ethereum-to-Polkadot bridging via XCM, Axelar, LayerZero, and Wormhole.