eth_getBlockByNumber - Moonbeam RPC Method
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.
Returns information about a block by block number 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_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 cross-chain DeFi, multi-chain dApps, and Ethereum-to-Polkadot bridging via XCM, Axelar, LayerZero, and Wormhole
- 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 |
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eth_blockNumber
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eth_getBlockByHash
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.