---
title: "Retrieve a reusable block"
method: GET
path: "/notifications/reusable-blocks/{blockKey}"
tags: ["Notifications"]
---

# Retrieve a reusable block

`GET /notifications/reusable-blocks/{blockKey}`

Queries the reusable block based on the specified ID or name.

## Path parameters

- `blockKey` string, required

## Headers

- `Accept-Encoding` string
- `Content-Encoding` string
- `Zuora-Track-Id` string
- `Zuora-Entity-Ids` string
- `Zuora-Org-Ids` string

## Response `200`

OK

- GetPublicReusableBlockResponse
  - `active` boolean — The status of the reusable block. Only active blocks can be embedded into email templates.
  - `category` 'Headers' | 'Footers' | 'Other' — The category of the reusable block. You can filter blocks by category when editing email templates in the UI.
  - `content` string — The content of the reusable block, which is automatically inserted into email templates when sending email notifications.
  - `createdBy` string, uuid — The ID of the user who created the reusable block.
  - `createdOn` string, date-time — The time when the reusable block was created.
  - `id` string, uuid — The ID of the reusable block.
  - `name` string — The name of the reusable block. The value must be unique across all blocks.
  - `number` string — The number of the reusable block. The value must be unique across all blocks. If not specified, a unique value will be provided by default.
  - `tags` string[] — List of tags that help you quickly locate reusable blocks when editing email templates in the UI by using the tag filter.
  - `updatedBy` string, uuid — The ID of the user who updated the reusable block.
  - `updatedOn` string, date-time — TThe time when the reusable block was updated.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request
- `404` — Not Found
- `405` — Method Not Allowed
- `415` — Unsupported Media Type
- `500` — Internal Server Error

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