eth_getBlockByNumber - Pulsechain RPC Method
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.
Returns information about a block by block number 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_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 low-cost DeFi, staking protocols, and Ethereum-compatible dApps with reduced fees
- 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 |
Related Methods
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eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Pulsechain. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
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.