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POST
/
3997273fc956a67dc6982384500e669e
Trace block by number
curl --request POST \
  --url https://ronin-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/3997273fc956a67dc6982384500e669e \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "debug_traceBlockByNumber",
  "params": [
    "latest"
  ]
}
'
{
  "jsonrpc": "<string>",
  "id": 123,
  "result": {}
}

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The debug_traceBlockByNumber method allows for tracing the execution of all transactions in a specified block. This method is essential for understanding the behavior of transactions and smart contracts within a block, providing insights into executed operations, gas used, and state changes.
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Parameters

  • blockNumber - The number of the block to trace. This can be a hexadecimal value or one of the special strings “latest”, “earliest”, or “pending”.

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Response

  • result - An object containing detailed execution traces for each transaction in the block.

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Use case

This method is invaluable for debugging smart contracts, analyzing transaction execution, and conducting security audits of contract interactions. It offers a granular view of the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) execution process.

Body

application/json
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id
integer
default:1
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jsonrpc
string
default:2.0
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method
string
default:debug_traceBlockByNumber
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params
(enum<string> | string)[]
Available options:
latest,
earliest,
pending

Response

200 - application/json

Detailed execution traces of the block

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jsonrpc
string
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id
integer
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result
object
Last modified on May 18, 2026