Solana getGenesisHash method

The Solana getGenesisHash method returns the genesis hash for the current network.

This method provides the genesis hash, which is a unique identifier for the network's genesis block. It is useful for distinguishing between different Solana networks.

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Parameters

This method does not require any parameters.

Response

• value — the genesis hash for the current network.

Use case

A practical use case for getGenesisHash is to distinguish between different Solana networks. This can be useful for wallets or other applications that need to display or make use of this information.

Try the getGenesisHash RPC method yourself