eth_getBlockByHash - Tempo RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Tempo. Essential for payment application developers, wallet teams, stablecoin issuers, and treasury automation builders building on a payments-first EVM chain with deterministic settlement and stablecoin-native fees.
Returns information about a block by hash on Tempo.
Why Tempo? Build on a payments-first EVM chain with deterministic settlement and stablecoin-native fees with no native gas token, fees denominated in supported USD stablecoins, and full EVM RPC compatibility.
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 merchant settlement, treasury operations, payout automation, and stablecoin-native financial 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
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eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Tempo. Perfect for payment application developers, wallet teams, stablecoin issuers, and treasury automation builders building on a payments-first EVM chain with deterministic settlement and stablecoin-native fees.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Tempo. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across merchant settlement, treasury operations, payout automation, and stablecoin-native financial applications.