eth_getBlockByNumber - Scroll RPC Method
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.
Returns information about a block by block number 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_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 zero-migration DeFi protocols, zkEVM-native dApps, and 100+ ecosystem projects with native Ethereum tooling
- 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 |
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eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Scroll. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
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.