eth_getBlockByNumber - Viction RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Viction. Perfect for consumer dApp developers, teams requiring gasless UX, and builders targeting mainstream adoption building on the zero-gas L1 blockchain making Web3 accessible with 150 masternodes and VRC25 gasless tokens.
Returns information about a block by block number on Viction.
Why Viction? Build on the zero-gas L1 blockchain making Web3 accessible with 150 masternodes and VRC25 gasless tokens with zero-gas transactions via TomoZ, VRC25 gasless token standard, 150 masternodes, and partnerships with LayerZero and MoonPay.
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 gasless token operations, consumer-friendly dApps, and cost-free user onboarding
- 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
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eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Viction. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Viction. Essential for consumer dApp developers, teams requiring gasless UX, and builders targeting mainstream adoption building on the zero-gas L1 blockchain making Web3 accessible with 150 masternodes and VRC25 gasless tokens.