eth_getBlockByHash - Sonic RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Sonic. Essential for DeFi developers, high-frequency trading builders, and teams requiring sub-second finality building on the world's fastest EVM chain with 720ms finality, $1.2B+ TVL, and 1,534% growth since launch.
Returns information about a block by hash on Sonic.
Why Sonic? Build on the world's fastest EVM chain with 720ms finality, $1.2B+ TVL, and 1,534% growth since launch with 720ms transaction finality, 10K TPS, 90% fee sharing via FeeM, Fantom heritage with Andre Cronje leadership.
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 ultra-fast DeFi, high-frequency trading dApps, and performance-critical applications
- 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 Sonic. Perfect for DeFi developers, high-frequency trading builders, and teams requiring sub-second finality building on the world's fastest EVM chain with 720ms finality, $1.2B+ TVL, and 1,534% growth since launch.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Sonic. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across ultra-fast DeFi, high-frequency trading dApps, and performance-critical applications.