eth_getBlockByNumber - Unichain RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Unichain. Perfect for DeFi developers, liquidity protocol builders, and teams building on the Optimism Superchain building on Uniswap's DeFi-optimized Superchain L2 with 250ms sub-blocks and 95% lower costs than Ethereum.
Returns information about a block by block number on Unichain.
Why Unichain? Build on Uniswap's DeFi-optimized Superchain L2 with 250ms sub-blocks and 95% lower costs than Ethereum with 250ms sub-blocks (fastest L2), TEE-secured block building, native Superchain interoperability, and 65% revenue to validators.
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 decentralized exchanges, liquidity protocols, and MEV-protected DeFi applications
- 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 |
Related Methods
eth_blockNumber- Get latest block numbereth_getBlockByHash- Get block by hasheth_getTransactionByHash- Get transaction details
eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Unichain. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Unichain. Essential for DeFi developers, liquidity protocol builders, and teams building on the Optimism Superchain building on Uniswap's DeFi-optimized Superchain L2 with 250ms sub-blocks and 95% lower costs than Ethereum.