Algorand – RPC Documentation | Blockchain Gateway

The Algorand RPC documentation provides a comprehensive guide for developers to interact with the Algorand network programmatically. It includes APIs for interacting with the core components such as `algod`, responsible for node operations, and the `indexer`, which allows efficient blockchain data searches. Developers can use these endpoints to query blockchain data, submit transactions, and retrieve network statistics. Algorand’s architecture, known for scalability and security, enables the development of efficient decentralized applications across DeFi, payments, and enterprise use cases.

– Related: 📚 Supported Blockchains • 🌐 RPC Nodes → Algorand • 🔗 Official Algorand Website

RPC Gateway for Algorand blockchain

Algorand RPC networks

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Algorand Mainnet

🕵️ Explorer

↳ Algod REST API

https://algorand-mainnet-algod.gateway.tatum.io

🔍 Status

↳ Indexer REST API

https://algorand-mainnet-indexer.gateway.tatum.io

🔍 Status

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Algorand Testnet

🕵️ Explorer

↳ Algod REST API

https://algorand-testnet-algod.gateway.tatum.io

🔍 Status

↳ Indexer REST API

https://algorand-testnet-indexer.gateway.tatum.io

🔍 Status

Connect to Algorand and Fetch the Latest Block

This widget lets you instantly query the latest block height (or equivalent) for Algorand using a chain-specific RPC method like eth_blockNumber, getblockcount, or getBlockHeight. Useful for connectivity checks, uptime monitoring, or API testing.

Retrieve Algorand Node Status or Client Version via RPC

Use this pre-configured request to get version or status information for your connected Algorand node. Whether it's web3_clientVersion, getblockchaininfo, or chain-specific endpoints, the method is optimized for each supported blockchain.

Test Algorand RPC Methods in Postman

Explore and test Algorand blockchain methods instantly using our pre-configured Postman collection. Perfect for developers who want to experiment with Algorand RPC endpoints, validate API responses, or integrate Algorand into their applications.

How to use the Algorand Postman Collection

Get your API key: Visit Tatum Dashboard to obtain your free API key
Import the collection: Click the "Run in Postman" button below to import the Algorand collection
Configure your environment: Update the gateway-api-key variable in the Tatum Gateway environment
Start testing: Execute any Algorand RPC method and see real-time responses

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Available Algorand interfaces and methods

Tatum's RPC Gateway provides two discovery endpoints for every Algorand network, so you can explore the available functionality programmatically:

/llms.txt – Access AI context and documentation for the network
/_methods – Discover all supported interfaces and RPC methods for the network

Algorand Mainnet

Discovery endpoints: /_methods · /llms.txt

Algod REST API · REST · 26 methods

Base URL: https://algorand-mainnet-algod.gateway.tatum.io

GET /genesis
GET /health
GET /ready
GET /v2/accounts/{account-id}
GET /v2/accounts/{account-id}/applications/{application-id}
GET /v2/accounts/{account-id}/assets/{asset-id}
GET /v2/accounts/{account-id}/transactions/pending
GET /v2/applications/{application-id}
GET /v2/applications/{application-id}/boxes
GET /v2/applications/{application-id}/{box-id}
GET /v2/assets/{asset-id}
GET /v2/blocks/{round}
GET /v2/blocks/{round}/hash
GET /v2/blocks/{round}/lightheader/proof
GET /v2/blocks/{round}/transactions/{transaction-id}/proof
GET /v2/blocks/{round}/txids
GET /v2/deltas/{round}
GET /v2/ledger/supply
GET /v2/status
GET /v2/status/wait-for-block-after/{round}
GET /v2/transactions/params
GET /v2/transactions/pending
GET /v2/transactions/pending/{transaction-id}
POST /v2/transactions
POST /v2/transactions/async
POST /v2/transactions/simulate

Algorand Testnet

Discovery endpoints: /_methods · /llms.txt

Algod REST API · REST · 26 methods

Base URL: https://algorand-testnet-algod.gateway.tatum.io

GET /genesis
GET /health
GET /ready
GET /v2/accounts/{account-id}
GET /v2/accounts/{account-id}/applications/{application-id}
GET /v2/accounts/{account-id}/assets/{asset-id}
GET /v2/accounts/{account-id}/transactions/pending
GET /v2/applications/{application-id}
GET /v2/applications/{application-id}/boxes
GET /v2/applications/{application-id}/{box-id}
GET /v2/assets/{asset-id}
GET /v2/blocks/{round}
GET /v2/blocks/{round}/hash
GET /v2/blocks/{round}/lightheader/proof
GET /v2/blocks/{round}/transactions/{transaction-id}/proof
GET /v2/blocks/{round}/txids
GET /v2/deltas/{round}
GET /v2/ledger/supply
GET /v2/status
GET /v2/status/wait-for-block-after/{round}
GET /v2/transactions/params
GET /v2/transactions/pending
GET /v2/transactions/pending/{transaction-id}
POST /v2/transactions
POST /v2/transactions/async
POST /v2/transactions/simulate