eth_getFilterChanges - Ethereum

Poll a specific filter for changes since the last check using eth_getFilterChanges. Vital for real-time monitoring of logs, transactions, and blocks in dApps and Ethereum applications.

The eth_getFilterChanges method is part of the JSON-RPC Ethereum API, designed to poll a specific filter and retrieve an array of changes since the last poll

This core API endpoint is vital for tracking updates to logs, pending transactions, or new blocks in real-time. If the filter is invalid or expired, the method returns an eth_getFilterChanges error.

As a critical feature in Ethereum eth_getFilterChanges, this method is commonly used in decentralized applications (dApps) to monitor and react to on-chain events efficiently.The eth_getFilterChanges endpoints allows developers to integrate real-time blockchain monitoring into their applications seamlessly.

Supported Networks

The eth_getFilterChanges RPC Ethereum method is supported on the following network types

• Mainnet

• Testnet: Sepolia, Hoodi

Parameters

Filter ID (DATA):

A unique identifier for the filter being polled. This identifier must be obtained through prior methods like eth_newFilter, eth_newPendingTransactionFilter, or eth_newBlockFilter.

Request Example

URL (API Endpoint)

https://go.getblock.io/<ACCESS-TOKEN>/

Here is an eth_getFilterChanges example of how to use the method in a JSON-RPC request

curl

curl --location --request POST 'https://go.getblock.io/<ACCESS-TOKEN>/' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data-raw '{
    "jsonrpc": "2.0",
    "method": "eth_getFilterChanges",
    "params": [
        "0xf8bf5598d9e04fbe84523d42640b9b0e"
    ],
    "id": "getblock.io"
}'

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Response Example

When the filter returns changes, they are provided as an array of data, such as logs or pending transactions

{
    "id": "getblock.io",
    "jsonrpc": "2.0",
    "result": [
        {
            "address": "0xa50a51c09a5c451c52bb714527e1974b686d8e77",
            "topics": [
                "0x5c2c447c5d5caff32446f5a9c1df2ffdf501b43b3f4e1b9f989d2d17d17e489e"
            ],
            "data": "0x",
            "blockNumber": "0x5b8d80",
            "transactionHash": "0xb16d2cfc99a453b09c8e6b61b582f1b6ac14b36f7e8fbe5433e7a1a1fd3e3c34",
            "transactionIndex": "0x1",
            "blockHash": "0x72a097d3c95f2ef340c29e2da5f14a5fd5078c741c54b6f372d7e455f65a26f3",
            "logIndex": "0x0",
            "removed": false
        }
    ]
}

If the filter is not found or has expired

{
    "error": {
        "code": -32000,
        "message": "filter not found"
    },
    "id": "getblock.io",
    "jsonrpc": "2.0"
}

Use Case

Tracking Log Events: The eth_getFilterChanges API method enables developers to monitor log updates for specific smart contracts. This is particularly valuable for applications that need to stay updated on events triggered by smart contracts.

Monitoring Pending Transactions: By polling a pending transaction filter, you can track newly added transactions to the mempool in real-time, improving insights into transaction flow.

Listening for New Blocks: Using block filters with eth_getFilterChanges RPC Ethereum, developers can identify new blocks as they are mined, ensuring accurate synchronization with the blockchain.

Code Example

Here’s how you can implement eth_getFilterChanges using different programming languages

Python

import requests
import json

url = 'https://go.getblock.io/<ACCESS-TOKEN>/'
headers = {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

payload = {
    "jsonrpc": "2.0",
    "method": "eth_getFilterChanges",
    "params": [
        "0xf8bf5598d9e04fbe84523d42640b9b0e"
    ],
    "id": "getblock.io"
}

response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, data=json.dumps(payload))

if response.status_code == 200:
    print(response.json())
else:
    print(f"Error: {response.status_code}", response.text)

JavaScript

This eth_getFilterChanges example demonstrates how to use the method :

Setup:Replace <ACCESS-TOKEN> with your GetBlock API key.Use FILTER_ID from a filter creation method such as eth_newFilter.

Request:The method sends a POST request to the JSON RPC endpoint, specifying the eth_getFilterChanges method and the filter ID as parameters.

Response Handling:If no changes occur, the method returns an empty array.Logs an error, such as "filter not found", if the filter has expired or is invalid.

Value Handling: The value of the filter changes is extracted from the response and logged.

Usage:The Web3 eth_getFilterChanges method is essential for applications requiring real-time updates on Ethereum network activity, including logs, transactions, and new blocks.

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