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Etherscan vs GetBlock

If you need a Blockchain API that's easy to integrate, go with Etherscan.

Etherscan

Ethereum explorer API

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GetBlock

Blockchain RPC Node provider that supports over 50 multiple blockchains

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Etherscan

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

GetBlock

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureEtherscanGetBlock
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Etherscan works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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