eth_getBlockByNumber - XDC Network RPC Method
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.
Returns information about a block by block number 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_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 tokenized trade finance (Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading), cross-border payments, and real-world asset tokenization
- 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
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eth_getBlockByHash
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.