GetBlock

GetBlock is a Blockchain-as-a-Service platform providing API access to full blockchain nodes. It allows developers to interact with blockchains using JSON-RPC, REST, and WebSocket protocols.

Why Choose GetBlock?

• Broad Blockchain Support: Access Ethereum, Bitcoin, Binance Smart Chain, Solana, and more.
• High Availability: Enterprise-grade reliability with 99.95% uptime.
• Scalable Solutions: Pay-as-you-go plans tailored to your project size.

Supported Protocols

GetBlock supports these protocols for interacting with blockchain nodes:

• JSON-RPC
• REST
• WebSocket

Key Blockchain Networks

• Ethereum (eth-mainnet, eth-goerli)
• Bitcoin (btc-mainnet, btc-testnet)
• Binance Smart Chain (bsc-mainnet, bsc-testnet)
• Polygon (matic-mainnet, matic-testnet)

Getting Started with GetBlock API

1. Sign Up and Get an access Token

• Create an account at GetBlock.io.
• Generate an access token from your dashboard.

2. Configure Your Endpoint

• Base URL:

  https://{blockchain}.getblock.io/mainnet/YOUR_API_KEY/
  Replace {blockchain} with the desired blockchain name (e.g., eth).

Make Your First Call

1. Use a tool like Postman.
2. Use the Ethereum endpoint as an example:

   https://go.getblock.io/<ACCESS_TOKEN>/
3. Send the following JSON request to fetch the current block number:

   {
     "jsonrpc": "2.0",
     "method": "eth_blockNumber",
     "params": [],
     "id": 1
   }
4. You’ll receive a response like:

   {
     "jsonrpc": "2.0",
     "method": "eth_blockNumber",
     "params": [],
     "id": 1
   }

   The result field contains the current block number in hexadecimal format.

Info

To learn more about the getBlock connection with Rootstock, including code snippets, RPC endpoints, click the button below:

Rootstock getBlock Website

Advanced Features

Batch Requests

Send multiple requests in a single API call for efficiency:

[
  { "jsonrpc": "2.0", "method": "eth_blockNumber", "params": [], "id": 1 },
  { "jsonrpc": "2.0", "method": "eth_getBalance", "params": ["0xAddress", "latest"], "id": 2 }
]

Real-Time Updates with WebSocket

Subscribe to Ethereum new block events:

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "eth_subscribe",
  "params": ["newHeads"],
  "id": 1
}