eth_getBlockByHash - XDC Network RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on XDC Network. Essential for trade finance developers, enterprise blockchain teams, and RWA tokenization builders building on the enterprise-grade blockchain for trade finance with 2-second finality and ISO 20022 compliance.
Returns information about a block by hash on XDC Network.
Why XDC Network? Build on the enterprise-grade blockchain for trade finance with 2-second finality and ISO 20022 compliance with ISO 20022 messaging, ITFA membership, Contour Network acquisition, 801M+ transactions, and partnerships with Circle and Deutsche Telekom.
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 tokenized trade finance (Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading), cross-border payments, and real-world asset tokenization
- 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 |
Related Methods
eth_getBlockByNumber- Get block by numbereth_blockNumber- Get latest block number
eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on XDC Network. Perfect for trade finance developers, enterprise blockchain teams, and RWA tokenization builders building on the enterprise-grade blockchain for trade finance with 2-second finality and ISO 20022 compliance.
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on XDC Network. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across tokenized trade finance (Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading), cross-border payments, and real-world asset tokenization.