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GetBlock

GetBlock is tracked as an RPC infrastructure source for Ethereum coverage. Blockchain node API service for shared and dedicated RPC access across major networks

Coming soonNeeds re-verification
RPC infrastructureEthereum
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Decision guide

Use it when

Shared or dedicated RPC endpoint access

Check first

Governance proposal workflows

PubFi status

Needs re-verification

The editorial profile remains useful, but its public evidence is degraded. Reverify upstream docs and commercial terms; use the live Registry and runtime OpenAPI for PubFi execution decisions.

Key facts

Auth
API key
Pricing
Freemium
Agent actionability
Editorial revalidation required; runtime status separate
PubFi gateway
Not present in the active Registry
Last verified

Provider-sourced facts

Primary coverage
Shared and dedicated blockchain node API access across major networks Source
Fixture coverage
RPC infrastructure coverage for the Ethereum fixture target Source

Best fit and tradeoffs

Best for

  • Shared or dedicated RPC endpoint access
  • Provider comparisons for node API coverage
  • They need to compare shared and dedicated RPC endpoint options.
  • They want public plan evidence for free daily compute units, endpoint count, and RPS.
  • They are looking for an RPC alternative to NOWNodes, Chainstack, or Ankr.

Watchouts

  • Governance proposal workflows
  • Portfolio position enrichment
  • Dedicated node needs should be confirmed separately from shared-node API assumptions.
  • The fixture centers Ethereum coverage, so broader chain support needs route-level verification before publication claims.
  • GetBlock is not an indexed analytics API and should not be used to replace decoded wallet, NFT, or market-data sources.

Why teams choose it

GetBlock provides shared and dedicated blockchain node API access across major networks. Discovery tracks it as Ethereum RPC infrastructure and positions it beside NOWNodes, Chainstack, and Ankr.

Its useful distinction is the shared-versus-dedicated endpoint model with public free and paid rate-limit evidence. Teams can evaluate GetBlock when they need an RPC provider that makes dedicated node access part of the shortlist rather than only a generic shared endpoint.

What it can cover

GetBlock RPC infrastructure coverage

Current
Category
RPC infrastructure
Public status
Requested
Auth requirement
API key
Access review
Free Requires Auth
Coverage
Ethereum
Output contracts
Rpc Endpoint Status

Quick start

POSTEndpoint path not listed
Style
curl
Language
curl
Method
POST
Path
Not listed
Requires auth
Yes
Provider docs
Documentation

PubFi gateway

Not present in the active Registry

The active signed Registry generation has no route for this provider. Discovery inclusion and upstream documentation do not make a provider executable through PubFi.

Runtime status
not_present
Active capabilities
0
PubFi auth headers
Authorization: Bearer <PubFi API key> or X-PubFi-Api-Key: <PubFi API key>
Typed contract
Runtime OpenAPI
  • Use the official provider documentation for direct integration.
  • A future collected source becomes executable only after the normal evidence, policy, health, and generation pipeline accepts it.

Reference details

Access

Auth methods
API key
Pricing model
Freemium
Free tier
Free shared nodes include 50K CU/day, 20 RPS, and 2 endpoints.
Starting price
$49 / month
Pricing source
Official pricing
Free rate limit
20 RPS
Paid rate limit
Starter 100, Advanced 300, Pro 500, Enterprise custom RPS

Data shape

Data types
Rpc Endpoints, Shared Nodes, Dedicated Nodes
Protocols
REST
REST support
Yes
GraphQL support
Not listed
WebSocket support
Not listed
Streaming support
Not listed
Webhook support
Not listed
Feature flags
Not listed
SDKs
Not listed

Public evidence

Documentation
Provider docs
Status page
Not listed
Source coverage status
Degraded
Editorial posture
Needs re-verification

Implementation notes

Rate limits

Medium

Use the free shared-node quota and paid RPS labels from the fixture when sizing GetBlock workloads.

Coverage

Medium

Check whether the target network requires shared RPC, dedicated RPC, or archive support before selecting GetBlock.

Auth

Low

Treat endpoint setup and authentication as normal RPC infrastructure onboarding, not as public unauthenticated access.

Use cases

  • Prototype RPC reads through shared endpoints
  • Compare dedicated node API options

Comparison snapshot

GetBlock compares most directly with NOWNodes for node API access and with Chainstack or Ankr for managed RPC alternatives. Its dedicated-node path is the reason to keep it distinct from pure shared-endpoint providers.

PubFi friction relief

Endpoint Model

Source friction
The fixture describes GetBlock as shared and dedicated blockchain node API access.
PubFi relief
Discovery separates shared/dedicated evaluation from live PubFi route status and keeps source alternatives visible.

FAQ

What is GetBlock used for?

GetBlock is a candidate source for shared and dedicated RPC node API access.