eth_getBlockByHash - World Chain RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on World Chain. Essential for World Chain developers building sybil-resistant applications building on the human-first Ethereum L2 powered by World ID.
Returns information about a block by hash on World Chain.
Why World Chain? Build on the human-first Ethereum L2 powered by World ID with World ID integration for free gas and priority blockspace.
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 human-verified DeFi, identity-gated applications, bot-resistant services
- 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 |
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eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on World Chain. Perfect for World Chain developers building sybil-resistant applications building on the human-first Ethereum L2 powered by World ID.
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