get_block_info

The get_block_info method retrieves concise information about a specific block on the EOS blockchain. It returns a smaller subset of block details compared to get_block, including block number, producer, timestamp, and transaction counts.

Example use cases:

Fetching Specific Block Details
Developers and users may utilize the get_block_info method to gather information about a particular block, aiding in debugging or validating blockchain states and transactions.

Block Verification
Validators and network participants can employ this method to verify the integrity and authenticity of a block, ensuring the security and reliability of the network.

Data Analysis and Chain Exploration
Blockchain analysts and enthusiasts might use get_block_info to study block patterns and transaction activities, gaining insights into the network’s operations and behaviors.

Parameters

The getBlockInfo method requires the following parameter in the request body:

parameter	type	description
blockNumOrId	string	Provide either a block number or a block ID.

Return Object

The method returns an object containing concise block information.

field	description
block_num	The block number.
ref_block_num	The reference block number.
id	The ID of the block.
timestamp	The timestamp when the block was produced.
producer	The name of the block producer.
confirmed	The number of confirmed transactions in the block.
previous	The ID of the previous block.
transaction_mroot	The Merkle root of the transactions in the block.
action_mroot	The Merkle root of the actions in the block.
schedule_version	The producer schedule version.
producer_signature	The signature of the block producer.
ref_block_prefix	The reference block prefix.

JSON-RPC Request Example

get_block_info Request

Response Example

get_block_info Response