---
title: "Get the execution payload header for a slot"
method: GET
path: "/v1/slot/{slotOrHash}/payload_header"
tags: ["Slot"]
---

# Get the execution payload header for a slot

`GET /v1/slot/{slotOrHash}/payload_header`

Returns the gloas+ signed execution payload bid (header) included in a block,
plus its observed payload status (canonical / orphaned). Pre-gloas blocks return
has_payload_header=false.

## Path parameters

- `slotOrHash` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

- ApiAPISlotPayloadHeaderResponse
  - `data` ApiAPISlotPayloadHeaderData
    - `blob_kzg_commitments` string[]
    - `block_hash` string
    - `block_root` string
    - `builder_index` integer
    - `builder_name` string
    - `gas_limit` integer
    - `has_payload_header` boolean
    - `is_self_built` boolean
    - `parent_block_hash` string
    - `parent_block_root` string
    - `payload_status` integer
    - `payload_status_name` string
    - `signature` string
    - `slot` integer
    - `value` integer
  - `status` string

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid slot number or root format
- `404` — Slot not found
- `500` — Internal server error

## Changes

- **2026-05-07** `b4ab1f3242b4` — 1 info
  - endpoint added
- **2025-07-07** `34d0f6bf1d98` — 1 breaking
  - api path removed without deprecation

[Change history](https://skmtc.dev/ethpandaops/apis/dora-explorer-api/changes/v1/slot/:slotOrHash/payload_header/get.md)

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