eth_getBlockByHash - Moonriver RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Moonriver. Essential for dApp developers testing on Kusama, early adopters, and teams requiring production-ready experimentation building on the Moonbeam canary network on Kusama for real-world testing of EVM dApps.
Returns information about a block by hash on Moonriver.
Why Moonriver? Build on the Moonbeam canary network on Kusama for real-world testing of EVM dApps with Moonbeam code ships here first, full EVM compatibility on Kusama, 80% fee burn mechanism, and XCM cross-chain messaging.
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 production-grade dApp testing, early feature deployment, and Kusama-based EVM applications
- 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 Moonriver. Perfect for dApp developers testing on Kusama, early adopters, and teams requiring production-ready experimentation building on the Moonbeam canary network on Kusama for real-world testing of EVM dApps.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Moonriver. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across production-grade dApp testing, early feature deployment, and Kusama-based EVM applications.