Optimism API overview
These endpoints allow to retrieve information about blocks, transactions, balances, logs, and more, facilitating efficient blockchain development and integration.
Accounts info#
Retrieves data about an account’s on-chain storage, balance, and contract code.
eth_accounts
eth_getBalance
eth_getCode
eth_getProof
eth_getStorageAt
Blocks info#
Retrieves detailed information about a specific block using its number or hash
eth_blockNumber
eth_getBlockByHash
eth_getBlockByHash#full
eth_getBlockByNumber
eth_getBlockByNumber#full
eth_newBlockFilter
eth_getBlockReceipts
eth_getBlockTransactionCountByHash
eth_getBlockTransactionCountByNumber
Chain info#
Gathers essential details about the Optimism network and its protocol settings.
eth_chainId
eth_protocolVersion
net_listening
net_version
net_peerCount
eth_syncing
eth_hashrate
Debug and trace#
Available only on paid tier. Contains advanced debugging and tracing tools.
trace_filter
trace_rawTransaction
trace_block
trace_replayBlockTransactions
trace_replayBlockTransactions#vmTrace
debug_traceBlockByHash
debug_traceBlockByNumber
trace_transaction
debug_traceTransaction
trace_replayTransaction
trace_replayTransaction#vmTrace
trace_callMany
trace_get
trace_call
Event logs#
Extracts logs related to smart contract events like token transfers or ownership changes.
eth_getLogs
eth_newFilter
eth_getFilterChanges
eth_uninstallFilter
eth_getFilterLogs
Executing transactions#
Enables the sending of ETH, contract interaction, or writing data to the chain.
eth_call
eth_sendRawTransaction
Gas estimation#
Estimates gas prices and consumption for transactions.
eth_feeHistory
eth_estimateGas
eth_gasPrice
eth_createAccessList
eth_maxPriorityFeePerGas
Getting uncles#
Retrieves information about uncle blocks (blocks rejected by the network).
eth_getUncleByBlockHashAndIndex
eth_getUncleByBlockNumberAndIndex
eth_getUncleCountByBlockHash
eth_getUncleCountByBlockNumber
Mining#
Consists of methods that provide information related to the mining.
Subscriptions#
Enables WebSocket connections for continuous monitoring of blockchain changes.
Transactions info#
Accesses transaction details, such as their state, count, or receipts.
eth_getTransactionByHash
eth_getTransactionCount
eth_getTransactionReceipt
eth_newPendingTransactionFilter
eth_getTransactionByBlockHashAndIndex
eth_getTransactionByBlockNumberAndIndex
txpool_content
Web3#
Provides utility functions to interact with the blockchain.