Ethereum API Docs by GetBlock
  1. eth namespace
Ethereum API Docs by GetBlock
  • eth namespace
    • eth_call
      POST
    • eth_getBlockByNumber
      POST
    • eth_chainId
      POST
    • eth_syncing
      POST
    • eth_getBlockNumber
      POST
    • eth_getBalance
      POST
    • eth_getBlockByHash
      POST
    • eth_getTransactionCount
      POST
    • eth_estimateGas
      POST
    • eth_gasPrice
      POST
    • eth_getTransactionByHash
      POST
    • eth_getTransactionByBlockNumberAndIndex
      POST
    • eth_getTransactionReceipt
      POST
    • eth_feeHistory
      POST
    • eth_estimateGas
      POST
    • eth_getCode
      POST
    • eth_getLogs
      POST
    • eth_getCode
      POST
    • eth_sendRawTransaction
      POST
  • net namespace
    • net_listening
      POST
    • net_peerCount
      POST
    • net_version
      POST
  • web3 namespace
    • web3_clientVersion
      POST
    • web3_sha3
      POST
  1. eth namespace

eth_getBlockNumber

POST
{{GETBLOCK_URL}}
Retrieve the latest Ethereum block number using eth_blockNumber. Ideal for tracking blockchain progress and keeping dApps synchronized with the current chain height via JSON-RPC.
This method is essential for applications that need to stay updated with the latest state of the blockchain without diving into detailed block data. By using this RPC method, Web3 developers can maintain synchronized blockchain data with minimal overhead, and it provides a straightforward way to gauge the chain’s current height. This method is available through specific API endpoints that are part of the Core API, making it easy for developers to access blockchain data. The eth_blockNumber method is particularly useful for monitoring the state of the transaction chain and ensuring that applications remain synchronized with the latest block height.
Request Request Example
Shell
JavaScript
Java
Swift
curl --location -g --request POST '' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data-raw '{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "eth_blockNumber",
  "params": [],
  "id": 1
}'
Response Response Example
{}

Request

Body Params application/json

Examples

Responses

🟢200Success
application/json
Body

Modified at 2025-06-04 20:28:55
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