eth_getblocktransactioncountbynumber

How to use it

// yarn add @tatumio/tatum

import { TatumSDK, Flare, Network } from '@tatumio/tatum'
  
const tatum = await TatumSDK.init<Flare>({network: Network.FLARE})

const response = await tatum.rpc.getBlockTransactionCountByNumber('0xAD7C5E')

await tatum.destroy() // Destroy Tatum SDK - needed for stopping background jobs

Overview

The eth_getBlockTransactionCountByNumber JSON-RPC method allows you to retrieve the number of transactions in a specified block. This method is particularly useful when you need to analyze the transaction activity of a specific block. You can use it to gain insights into network usage, analyze the impact of specific events on the network, or monitor transaction congestion in certain blocks.

Parameters

blockNumber: The block number for which the transaction count should be retrieved. It should be a hex-encoded value representing the block number.
- Example: "0x1b4"

Return Object

The return object is a hex-encoded value representing the number of transactions in the specified block.

Example: "0xa" (10 transactions)

JSON-RPC Request and Response Examples

Request

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "eth_getBlockTransactionCountByNumber",
  "params": ["0x1b4"]
}

Response

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "result": "0xa"
}