eth_getBlockByHash - Pulsechain RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Pulsechain. Essential for DeFi developers, staking protocol builders, and teams migrating from Ethereum building on the Ethereum fork L1 with lower gas fees and proof-of-stake consensus.
Returns information about a block by hash on Pulsechain.
Why Pulsechain? Build on the Ethereum fork L1 with lower gas fees and proof-of-stake consensus with full Ethereum state fork, proof-of-stake consensus, lower gas fees than Ethereum mainnet, and PulseX DEX ecosystem.
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 low-cost DeFi, staking protocols, and Ethereum-compatible dApps with reduced fees
- 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 Pulsechain. Perfect for DeFi developers, staking protocol builders, and teams migrating from Ethereum building on the Ethereum fork L1 with lower gas fees and proof-of-stake consensus.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Pulsechain. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across low-cost DeFi, staking protocols, and Ethereum-compatible dApps with reduced fees.