POST
/
evm
eth_blockNumber
curl --request POST \
  --url https://hyperliquid-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/4f8d8f4040bdacd1577bff8058438274/evm \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "eth_blockNumber",
  "params": [],
  "id": 1
}'
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "result": "0x1b4"
}
The eth_blockNumber JSON-RPC method returns the number of the most recent block on the Hyperliquid EVM blockchain. This method is fundamental for tracking blockchain state, monitoring synchronization status, and implementing block-based logic in applications.
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Parameters

This method takes no parameters. The params field should be an empty array.

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Response

The method returns the current block number as a hexadecimal string.

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Response structure

Block information:
  • result — The current block number as a hexadecimal string (e.g., “0x1b4” which equals 436 in decimal)

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Block number interpretation

Hexadecimal format:
  • Block numbers are returned in hexadecimal format with “0x” prefix
  • Convert to decimal for human-readable block height
  • Example: “0x1b4” = 436 in decimal
Usage patterns:
  • Track blockchain progression and new block creation
  • Implement block-based polling and event detection
  • Verify synchronization status with other nodes
  • Calculate block intervals and timing

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Usage example

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Basic implementation

// Get current block number
const getCurrentBlockNumber = async () => {
  const response = await fetch('https://hyperliquid-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/YOUR_ENDPOINT/evm', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      jsonrpc: '2.0',
      method: 'eth_blockNumber',
      params: [],
      id: 1
    })
  });
  
  const data = await response.json();
  const blockNumber = parseInt(data.result, 16);
  
  return {
    hex: data.result,
    decimal: blockNumber
  };
};

// Poll for new blocks
const pollForNewBlocks = async (callback) => {
  let lastBlockNumber = 0;
  
  const checkForNewBlock = async () => {
    try {
      const { decimal: currentBlock } = await getCurrentBlockNumber();
      
      if (currentBlock > lastBlockNumber) {
        lastBlockNumber = currentBlock;
        callback(currentBlock);
      }
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error checking block number:', error);
    }
  };
  
  // Poll every 2 seconds
  setInterval(checkForNewBlock, 2000);
};

// Usage
pollForNewBlocks((blockNumber) => {
  console.log(`New block: ${blockNumber}`);
});

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Example request

Shell
curl -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[],"id":1}' \
  https://hyperliquid-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/4f8d8f4040bdacd1577bff8058438274/evm

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Use cases

The eth_blockNumber method is essential for applications that need to:
  • Blockchain monitoring: Monitor blockchain health, synchronization, and block progression
  • Event detection: Implement efficient event detection and monitoring systems
  • Transaction tracking: Track transaction confirmations and finality status
  • Synchronization verification: Verify node synchronization and detect lag issues
  • Block-based logic: Implement application logic that depends on block heights
  • Performance monitoring: Monitor network performance and block creation times
  • Data consistency: Ensure data consistency across blockchain state changes
  • Polling optimization: Implement efficient polling mechanisms for blockchain data
  • Cache management: Manage cache invalidation and data freshness using block numbers
  • Analytics platforms: Build analytics tools that track blockchain metrics over time
  • Trading applications: Implement trading logic that depends on block timing
  • DeFi protocols: Build DeFi applications with block-aware functionality
  • NFT platforms: Track NFT transactions and state changes across blocks
  • Gaming applications: Implement blockchain-based gaming with block-dependent mechanics
  • Oracle services: Provide block-aware oracle data and timing services
  • Cross-chain bridges: Coordinate cross-chain operations using block numbers
  • Governance systems: Implement governance mechanisms with block-based voting periods
  • Staking protocols: Track staking rewards and penalties across block intervals
  • Audit tools: Build audit tools that analyze blockchain state across blocks
  • Development frameworks: Create development tools with block-aware debugging
  • Testing suites: Implement blockchain testing with block progression simulation
  • Load balancers: Distribute load based on node synchronization status
  • Health checks: Monitor node health and blockchain connectivity
  • Alerting systems: Create alerts based on block progression and timing anomalies
This method provides fundamental blockchain state information, enabling robust and block-aware applications on the Hyperliquid EVM platform.

Body

application/json
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jsonrpc
enum<string>
default:2.0
required

JSON-RPC version

Available options:
2.0
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method
enum<string>
default:eth_blockNumber
required

The RPC method name

Available options:
eth_blockNumber
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id
integer
default:1
required

Request identifier

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params
any[]

Parameters for the method (empty array for eth_blockNumber)

Response

200 - application/json

Successful response with the current block number

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jsonrpc
string

JSON-RPC version

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id
integer

Request identifier

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result
string

The current block number as a hexadecimal string