eth_getBlockTransactionCountByHash
JSON-RPC method returns the number of transactions in a block by its hash. This method provides a lightweight way to get transaction count information without retrieving the full block data, making it efficient for block analysis and statistics.
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Parameters
The method takes one parameter:- Block hash - The hash of the block to get the transaction count for
Parameter details
blockHash
(string, required) — The 32-byte hash of the block
Response
The method returns the number of transactions in the specified block as a hexadecimal string, ornull
if the block is not found.
Response structure
Transaction count:result
— The number of transactions in the block as a hexadecimal string
Data interpretation
Count format:- Returned as hexadecimal string with
0x
prefix - Convert to decimal for numerical operations
0x0
indicates an empty block (no transactions)null
indicates the block hash doesn’t exist
Usage example
Basic implementation
Efficiency benefits
Lightweight queries
Minimal data transfer:- Returns only the transaction count, not full block data
- Significantly smaller response than
eth_getBlockByHash
- Faster response times for count-only queries
- Ideal for preliminary block analysis and statistics
Performance optimization
Conditional processing:- Check transaction count before deciding to process full block
- Skip empty blocks in analysis workflows
- Optimize processing based on block activity levels
- Implement efficient batch processing strategies
Example request
Shell
Use cases
Theeth_getBlockTransactionCountByHash
method is essential for applications that need to:
- Block statistics: Generate transaction count statistics and metrics
- Network analysis: Analyze blockchain activity patterns and trends
- Performance optimization: Optimize block processing based on transaction counts
- Block explorers: Display transaction counts in block listings efficiently
- Analytics platforms: Collect block activity data for analysis
- Monitoring systems: Track network activity and usage patterns
- Development tools: Optimize applications based on block activity levels
- Data visualization: Create charts and graphs of block activity over time
This method returns only the transaction count, including both regular transactions and system transactions from HyperCore. The count represents the total number of all transactions in the block. Use
eth_getBlockByHash
if you need the full block data including transaction details.Body
application/json
JSON-RPC version
Available options:
2.0
The RPC method name
Available options:
eth_getBlockTransactionCountByHash
Parameters: [blockHash]
Request identifier