get_info

The get_info RPC method retrieves various details about the blockchain's current state, such as the head block, the last irreversible block, and the chain ID. It is one of the most fundamental calls in the EOSIO blockchain, providing essential information about the network status.

Example use cases:

Checking Blockchain Status
Developers and users often use the get_info method to quickly check the status of the EOS blockchain, such as the head block number and the last irreversible block number, to ensure they are interacting with the most recent and confirmed state of the blockchain.

Synchronization and Validation
For node operators and block producers, get_info is crucial to verify that their node is synchronized with the network, and to compare the chain_id and other details to ensure they are on the correct chain and avoid forks.

Development and Debugging
Developers frequently use get_info during the development and debugging of dApps and smart contracts, to fetch real-time information about the blockchain, validate transactions, and test the behavior of their applications against the current state of the blockchain.

Parameters

The getInfo method does not require any parameters; it is a simple GET request to the endpoint.

Return Object

field	type	description
server_version	string	Version of the nodeos software running on the node.
chain_id	string	Unique identifier for the EOSIO blockchain.
head_block_num	integer	Most recent block number.
head_block_id	string	Unique identifier of the head block.
head_block_time	string	Timestamp when the head block was produced.
head_block_producer	string	Producer that generated the head block.
last_irreversible_block_num	integer	Most recent irreversible block number.
last_irreversible_block_id	string	Unique identifier of the last irreversible block.
virtual_block_cpu_limit	integer	Current CPU limit for virtual blocks.
virtual_block_net_limit	integer	Current NET limit for virtual blocks.
block_cpu_limit	integer	Block CPU usage limit.
block_net_limit	integer	Block NET usage limit.
server_version_string	string	Server version string.
fork_db_head_block_num	integer	Best known head block number in fork DB.
fork_db_head_block_id	string	Hash of best known head in fork DB.

Response Example

get_info Response