eth_getBlockByHash - Zetachain RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Zetachain. Essential for cross-chain dApp developers, Bitcoin DeFi builders, and teams requiring native multi-chain interoperability building on the universal omnichain blockchain enabling cross-chain smart contracts across 50+ chains including Bitcoin.
Returns information about a block by hash on Zetachain.
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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 omnichain DeFi, native Bitcoin smart contracts, cross-chain asset management, and unified liquidity aggregation
- Deterministic queries - Get consistent block data regardless of chain state
Request Parameters
32-byte block hash
If true, returns full transaction objects; if false, returns transaction hashes
Response Body
Block number
32-byte block hash
32-byte parent block hash
Unix timestamp
Total gas used
Transaction objects or hashes
Code Examples
curl -X POST https://api-zetachain-mainnet.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "eth_getBlockByHash",
"params": [
"0x1c062dc4e905e15e9c1099a63c36a1c6fd5f0a6d45334d2e6c4eec3f668bde5f",
false
],
"id": 1
}'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
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eth_getBlockByNumber
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Zetachain. Perfect for cross-chain dApp developers, Bitcoin DeFi builders, and teams requiring native multi-chain interoperability building on the universal omnichain blockchain enabling cross-chain smart contracts across 50+ chains including Bitcoin.
eth_getBalance
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