eth_getBlockByNumber - Ronin RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Ronin. Perfect for game developers, NFT gaming studios, and teams building play-to-earn economies building on the gaming-first blockchain with 1M+ daily active wallets and $6.47B in NFT trading volume.
Returns information about a block by block number on Ronin.
Why Ronin? Build on the gaming-first blockchain with 1M+ daily active wallets and $6.47B in NFT trading volume with purpose-built for gaming with $1.3B+ Axie revenue, zkEVM upgrade planned, Katana DEX, and Tama fair launch platform.
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 blockchain gaming (Axie Infinity, Pixels), gaming NFT marketplaces, and in-game token economies
- 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 Ronin. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Ronin. Essential for game developers, NFT gaming studios, and teams building play-to-earn economies building on the gaming-first blockchain with 1M+ daily active wallets and $6.47B in NFT trading volume.