triggerconstantcontract - TRON

Learn about 'triggerconstantcontract' in Tron's HTTP REST API Interface for querying smart contracts without on-chain transactions.

Description

The 'triggerconstantcontract' HTTP REST API protocol method in Tron allows developers to query smart contract states without submitting transactions to the blockchain. This Web3-compatible function is part of the HTTP REST API Interface, enabling read-only operations like fetching contract data or simulating executions. Ideal for dApps, wallets, and explorers, 'triggerconstantcontract' ensures efficient, gas-free interactions with smart contracts. Use it to retrieve values, validate conditions, or debug contracts seamlessly within the Tron ecosystem. Supports ABI-encoded inputs and outputs for compatibility with Ethereum tooling.

Supported Networks

The triggerconstantcontract HTTP REST API method supports the following network types

• Mainnet

• Testnets

Parameters

wner_address

• Type: string

• Default: TSNEe5Tf4rnc9zPMNXfaTF5fZfHDDH8oyW

• Description: The address that triggers the contract execution. If visible=true, the address should be provided in Base58Check format. Otherwise, it must be in hexadecimal format. For constant calls, you can use an all-zero address.

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contract_address

• Type: string

• Default: TG3XXyExBkPp9nzdajDZsozEu4BkaSJozs

• Description: The address of the smart contract to be called. Similar to owner_address, if visible=true, use Base58Check format; otherwise, use hex format.

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function_selector

• Type: string

• Default: balanceOf(address)

• Description: Specifies the function to call on the smart contract. This field must not be left blank.

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parameter

• Type: string

• Default: 000000000000000000000000a614f803b6fd780986a42c78ec9c7f77e6ded13c

• Description: The parameters for the function call, encoded according to the ABI (Application Binary Interface) specification. Encoding rules are complex; it is recommended to use libraries such as ethers.js for encoding. For more details, refer to the documentation: Guide - Smart Contract - Best Practice - Parameter Encoding and Decoding.

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visible

• Type: boolean

• Default: true

• Description: Optional field. Indicates whether addresses are in Base58Check format (true) or hexadecimal format (false).

URL

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

Here’s a sample cURL request using triggerconstantcontract

Request

curl --request POST \
     --url https://api.shasta.trongrid.io/walletsolidity/triggerconstantcontract \
     --header 'accept: application/json' \
     --header 'content-type: application/json' \
     --data '
{
  "owner_address": "TSNEe5Tf4rnc9zPMNXfaTF5fZfHDDH8oyW",
  "contract_address": "TG3XXyExBkPp9nzdajDZsozEu4BkaSJozs",
  "function_selector": "balanceOf(address)",
  "parameter": "000000000000000000000000a614f803b6fd780986a42c78ec9c7f77e6ded13c",
  "visible": true
}
'

Response

{
  "result": {
    "result": true
  },
  "energy_used": 541,
  "constant_result": [
    "0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000198eb569b"
  ],
  "transaction": {
    "ret": [
      {}
    ],
    "visible": true,
    "txID": "1c6282b18448c3711673ea3523b4214e0dc0286cfe16c74eb0c25df6edb3b700",
    "raw_data": {
      "contract": [
        {
          "parameter": {
            "value": {
              "data": "70a08231000000000000000000000000a614f803b6fd780986a42c78ec9c7f77e6ded13c",
              "owner_address": "TSNEe5Tf4rnc9zPMNXfaTF5fZfHDDH8oyW",
              "contract_address": "TG3XXyExBkPp9nzdajDZsozEu4BkaSJozs"
            },
            "type_url": "type.googleapis.com/protocol.TriggerSmartContract"
          },
          "type": "TriggerSmartContract"
        }
      ],
      "ref_block_bytes": "f838",
      "ref_block_hash": "aacb9930ca029b87",
      "expiration": 1745424771000,
      "timestamp": 1745424771483
    },
    "raw_data_hex": "0a02f8382208aacb9930ca029b8740b8cfb19be6325a8e01081f1289010a31747970652e676f6f676c65617069732e636f6d2f70726f746f636f6c2e54726967676572536d617274436f6e747261637412540a1541b3dcf27c251da9363f1a4888257c16676cf54edf12154142a1e39aefa49290f2b3f9ed688d7cecf86cd6e0222470a08231000000000000000000000000a614f803b6fd780986a42c78ec9c7f77e6ded13c709bd3b19be632"
  }
}

Body Parameters

result

• Type: Return

• Description: The result of running the operation. For detailed parameter definitions, refer to the EstimateEnergy section.

---

energy_used

• Type: int64

• Description: The estimated amount of energy consumed during the operation.

---

constant_result

• Type: string array

• Description: A list containing the results of the triggered functions.

---

transaction

• Type: Transaction

• Description: Transaction information related to the operation. For details, refer to the GetTransactionByID section.

Use Case

Here are some use-cases for the triggerconstantcontract method in Web3 programming:

1. Reading Smart Contract State Without Gas Costs The triggerconstantcontract method allows developers to call read-only functions on a smart contract without executing a transaction on the blockchain. This is useful for fetching data like token balances, contract configurations, or stored values without spending gas.

2. Simulating Contract Interactions Developers can use this method to test how a smart contract would respond to certain inputs without actually modifying the blockchain state. This helps in debugging and validating contract logic before executing real transactions.

3. Querying Historical or Off-Chain Data Since triggerconstantcontract does not require a transaction, it can be used to retrieve historical data or off-chain computed values stored in a contract, such as price feeds, voting results, or DAO governance parameters.

This method is particularly valuable for dApps that need efficient, gas-free access to blockchain data.

Code for triggerconstantcontract

import requests

url = "https://api.shasta.trongrid.io/walletsolidity/triggerconstantcontract"
headers = {
    "accept": "application/json",
    "content-type": "application/json"
}
payload = {
    "owner_address": "TSNEe5Tf4rnc9zPMNXfaTF5fZfHDDH8oyW",
    "contract_address": "TG3XXyExBkPp9nzdajDZsozEu4BkaSJozs",
    "function_selector": "balanceOf(address)",
    "parameter": "000000000000000000000000a614f803b6fd780986a42c78ec9c7f77e6ded13c",
    "visible": True
}

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

Common Errors

Common Errors When using the triggerconstantcontract REST Tron method, the following issues may occur:

• Invalid contract address: The provided contract address is malformed or does not exist. Ensure the address is correctly formatted (base58 or hex) and corresponds to a deployed contract.

• Incorrect ABI or function signature: The function call fails due to a mismatched ABI or incorrect parameter encoding. Verify the ABI and ensure input parameters match the expected types.

• Insufficient TRX for energy: While triggerconstantcontract doesn’t consume gas, it requires energy, which depends on account bandwidth or frozen TRX. Check the account’s energy resources or freeze TRX to increase bandwidth.

• Execution reverted: The contract function reverts due to a logical error (e.g., failed assertion). Review the contract’s source code or events to debug the revert reason.

The triggerconstantcontract method is ideal for Web3 apps as it enables gas-free read-only interactions with smart contracts, ensuring efficient querying of on-chain data without altering state. Its reliability and cost-effectiveness make it a cornerstone for decentralized applications (dApps) on Tron.

conclusion

In conclusion, the triggerconstantcontract HTTP method is a powerful tool in the Tron ecosystem, enabling seamless interaction with smart contracts without consuming resources. By leveraging triggerconstantcontract, developers can efficiently query contract states and retrieve data, enhancing the scalability and usability of Tron-based applications. This feature underscores Tron's commitment to providing robust, developer-friendly solutions for decentralized applications.