eth_getBlockByNumber - TRON RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on TRON. Perfect for TRON developers building payment rails, exchanges, and consumer crypto applications building on the TVM-compatible Layer 1 for TRC-20 payments, wallet APIs, and low-cost smart contract execution.
Returns information about a block by block number on TRON.
Why TRON? Build on the TVM-compatible Layer 1 for TRC-20 payments, wallet APIs, and low-cost smart contract execution with TVM compatibility paired with native TRON wallet APIs, DPoS block production, and low-cost transaction flows.
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 TRC-20 transfers, wallet operations, and EVM-compatible smart contract integrations
- 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_getBlockByHash
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