POST
/
2fc1de7f08c0465f6a28e3c355e0cb14
eth_getCode
curl --request POST \
  --url https://base-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/2fc1de7f08c0465f6a28e3c355e0cb14 \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "eth_getCode",
  "id": 1,
  "params": [
    "0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913",
    "latest"
  ]
}'
{
  "jsonrpc": "<string>",
  "id": 123,
  "result": "<string>"
}

Base API method eth_getCode retrieves the code stored at a specific address. This method is typically used to inspect the bytecode of smart contracts on the Base blockchain.

This example retrieves the bytecode of the USDC token on the Base Mainnet.

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Parameters

  • address — the address to get the code from.
  • block — the block number (in hexadecimal) or one of the strings "earliest", "latest", or "pending", indicating the state to consider. The default is "latest".

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Response

  • result — the code from the specified address, returned as a hexadecimal string.

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Use case

The eth_getCode method is essential for:

  • Developers and auditors who need to verify the deployed bytecode of smart contracts.
  • DApps that interact with contracts dynamically based on their code.
  • Tools and services that monitor and analyze contract deployments and updates.

Body

application/json

Response

200 - application/json

The code from the specified address

The response is of type object.