---
title: "Get Block"
method: GET
path: "/defi/v1/chain/getblock"
tags: ["chain"]
---

# Get Block

`GET /defi/v1/chain/getblock`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://svc.blockdaemon.com`
- URL: `https://svc.blockdaemon.com/defi/v1/chain/getblock`
- Auth: API key in header `X-API-Key`

Retrieves comprehensive information about a specific block in the blockchain, including its hash, number, timestamp, and all contained transactions. It provides essential data for developers and operators to analyze blockchain history, verify transactions, and monitor network performance.

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**Compute Unit Value:** `45` (Fixed)

## Query parameters

- `chainId` '1' | '11155111' | '56' | '25' | '43114' | '900' | '901' | '1000' | '1002' | '1200' | '1201' | '43113' | '42161' | '421614' | '10' | '11155420' | '4002' | '324' | '300' | '1300' | '1301' | 'cosmoshub-4' | '1600' | '1601' | '1700' | '1701' | 'osmosis-1' | 'osmo-test-5' | '1800' | '1801' | '137' | '250' | '101' | '102' | '103' | '8453' | '1400' | '1401' | '400' | '401' | '1100' | '1101' | '1500' | '1501' | '17000' | '5000' | '5003' | '8217' | '1001': The unique ID to direct queries or transactions to the correct blockchain. Find more [here](https://docs.blockdaemon.com/docs/defi-api-supported-protocols#supported-chains).
- `chainSymbol` string: The abbreviated chain name for queries or transactions.
- `blockNumber` string, required: The block number or block hash.
- `startBlock` string: Starting block of the range. Maximum supported range is 10 (endBlock - 9).
- `endBlock` string: Last block of the range. Maximum supported range is 10 (startBlock + 9).

## Response `200`

Successful response

- object
  - `status` integer
  - `msg` string
  - `data` object

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