eth_getBlockByHash - Scroll RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Scroll. Essential for Ethereum developers, DeFi builders, and teams requiring seamless mainnet migration building on the largest zkEVM by market share with $750M+ TVL and bytecode-level Ethereum equivalence.
Returns information about a block by hash on Scroll.
Why Scroll? Build on the largest zkEVM by market share with $750M+ TVL and bytecode-level Ethereum equivalence with bytecode-level EVM equivalence, native Hardhat/Remix/MetaMask support, decentralized proof validation, and Scroll SDK for L2/L3 deployment.
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 zero-migration DeFi protocols, zkEVM-native dApps, and 100+ ecosystem projects with native Ethereum tooling
- 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
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eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Scroll. Perfect for Ethereum developers, DeFi builders, and teams requiring seamless mainnet migration building on the largest zkEVM by market share with $750M+ TVL and bytecode-level Ethereum equivalence.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Scroll. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across zero-migration DeFi protocols, zkEVM-native dApps, and 100+ ecosystem projects with native Ethereum tooling.