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getRecentBlockhash

Returns a recent blockhash and its fee schedule. This method will be removed in a future release.

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Parameters

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Response

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Migration Guide

To migrate from getRecentBlockhash to getLatestBlockhash:

1. Replace method calls:

- const { blockhash, feeCalculator } = await connection.getRecentBlockhash();
+ const { blockhash, lastValidBlockHeight } = await connection.getLatestBlockhash();

2. Update fee calculations:

// Old way
const fee = feeCalculator.lamportsPerSignature * numSignatures;

// New way
const fee = await connection.getFeeForMessage(message);

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Code Examples

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Basic Request (Legacy)

curl https://rpc.orbitflare.com -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "getRecentBlockhash",
  "params": []
}'

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Request with Commitment (Legacy)

curl https://rpc.orbitflare.com -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "getRecentBlockhash",
  "params": [
    {
      "commitment": "confirmed"
    }
  ]
}'

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Using web3.js (Legacy)

import { Connection } from '@solana/web3.js';

const connection = new Connection('https://rpc.orbitflare.com');

// Get recent blockhash (deprecated)
const { value: { blockhash, feeCalculator } } = await connection.getRecentBlockhash();
console.log('Blockhash:', blockhash);
console.log('Fee per signature:', feeCalculator.lamportsPerSignature);

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Notes

1. This method is deprecated and will be removed in a future release
2. Use getLatestBlockhash for new development
3. The blockhash is valid for a limited time (typically 150 slots)
4. Different commitment levels can be specified
5. Consider updating existing code to use the new methods

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Best Practices

1. Migrate to getLatestBlockhash for new development
2. Use getFeeForMessage for fee calculations
3. Monitor for blockhash expiration using lastValidBlockHeight
4. Handle network errors and retry when appropriate
5. Use appropriate commitment level based on your needs

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Common Errors

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Use Cases

1. Transaction Fee Calculation

   interface TransactionFee {
     blockhash: string;
     feePerSignature: number;
     totalFee: number;
     metadata: {
       timestamp: number;
       slot: number;
     };
   }
   
   async function calculateTransactionFees(
     numSignatures: number
   ): Promise<TransactionFee> {
     const { context, value } = await connection.getRecentBlockhash();
     
     return {
       blockhash: value.blockhash,
       feePerSignature: value.feeCalculator.lamportsPerSignature,
       totalFee: numSignatures * value.feeCalculator.lamportsPerSignature,
       metadata: {
         timestamp: Date.now(),
         slot: context.slot
       }
     };
   }
   

2. Blockhash Monitoring

   interface BlockhashInfo {
     blockhash: string;
     slot: number;
     feePerSignature: number;
     metadata: {
       timestamp: number;
       age: number;
     };
   }
   
   class BlockhashMonitor {
     private currentBlockhash: string | null = null;
     private currentSlot: number | null = null;
     
     async monitorBlockhash(
       interval: number = 5000
     ): Promise<BlockhashInfo | null> {
       const { context, value } = await connection.getRecentBlockhash();
       
       if (this.currentBlockhash === value.blockhash) {
         return null;
       }
       
       this.currentBlockhash = value.blockhash;
       this.currentSlot = context.slot;
       
       return {
         blockhash: value.blockhash,
         slot: context.slot,
         feePerSignature: value.feeCalculator.lamportsPerSignature,
         metadata: {
           timestamp: Date.now(),
           age: 0
         }
       };
     }
   }
   

3. Transaction Planning

   interface TransactionPlan {
     blockhash: string;
     feePerSignature: number;
     estimatedFees: {
       single: number;
       batch: number;
     };
     metadata: {
       timestamp: number;
       slot: number;
     };
   }
   
   async function planTransactions(
     numTransactions: number,
     signaturesPerTransaction: number
   ): Promise<TransactionPlan> {
     const { context, value } = await connection.getRecentBlockhash();
     const feePerSignature = value.feeCalculator.lamportsPerSignature;
     
     return {
       blockhash: value.blockhash,
       feePerSignature,
       estimatedFees: {
         single: signaturesPerTransaction * feePerSignature,
         batch: numTransactions * signaturesPerTransaction * feePerSignature
       },
       metadata: {
         timestamp: Date.now(),
         slot: context.slot
       }
     };
   }