debug_traceblockbynumber

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The debug_traceBlockByNumber method is resource-intensive, as it necessitates the node to execute a comprehensive trace, consuming a substantial amount of time and computational resources. In certain edge cases, the response time could extend to as much as 30 seconds.

Alternatively, you can obtain traces by transaction using the debug_traceTransaction method rather than by block. This approach provides identical data but in smaller, more manageable requests. It offers greater granularity and doesn't mandate tracing all transactions within a block simultaneously.
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How to use it

// yarn add @tatumio/tatum

import { TatumSDK, XinFin, Network } from '@tatumio/tatum'

const tatum = await TatumSDK.init<XinFin>({ network: Network.XINFIN })

const result = await tatum.rpc.debugTraceBlockByNumber('0x42C1D80')

await tatum.destroy() // Destroy Tatum SDK - needed for stopping background jobs

Overview

debug_traceBlockByNumber is an method that allows developers to trace all transactions within a block using a given tracer. This is particularly useful for analyzing the behavior of all transactions in a block, investigating potential issues, and understanding the flow of execution within smart contracts.

By using the callTracer tracer, developers can obtain more detailed information about the calls made during each transaction, including the input, output, and depth of the calls.

Parameters

• blockNumber - Quantity or String
  • The block number of the block to trace.
  • Example: "0x1" or "latest"
• options as tracerConfig(optional): An object containing configuration options for the tracer.
  • tracer (required): The tracer to use, in this case, "callTracer".
  • timeout (required): The maximum amount of time the tracer is allowed to run, in seconds or as a string (e.g. "10s"). Default is "5s".
  • Example: tracerConfig: { onlyTopCall: true, timeout: '300', }

Return Object

The return object is an array of objects, each representing the trace result of a transaction within the block. Each object contains the following fields:

• from: The address the transaction was sent from.
• gas: The gas provided for the transaction.
• gasUsed: The total gas used by the transaction.
• to: The address the transaction was sent to.
• input: The input data for the transaction.
• output: The output data from the transaction.
• calls: An array of objects, each representing a call made during the transaction. Each object contains:
  • from: The address the call was made from.
  • gas: The gas provided for the call.
  • gasUsed: The gas used by the call.
  • to: The address the call was made to.
  • input: The input data for the call.
  • output: The output data from the call.
  • type: The type of the call (e.g., "STATICCALL").

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This method is available only on the full archive node.
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JSON-RPC Request and Response Examples

Request

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "debug_traceBlockByNumber",
  "params": [
    "latest",
    {
      "tracer": "callTracer",
      "timeout": "10s"
    }
  ]
}

Response

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "result": [
    {
      "result": {
        "from": "0x8894e0a0c962cb723c1976a4421c95949be2d4e3",
        "gas": "0x2d48c",
        "gasUsed": "0xc7ab",
        "to": "0x55d398326f99059ff775485246999027b3197955",
        "input": "0xa9059cbb0000000000000000000000003b9f33b3a9d382fa60283c555bde8f78855957be00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000d4e7f4f79da7c0000",
        "output": "0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001",
        "value": "0x0",
        "type": "CALL"
      }
    }
  ]
}