eth_getBlockByNumber - World Chain RPC Method
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.
Returns information about a block by block number 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_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 human-verified DeFi, identity-gated applications, bot-resistant services
- 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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