Example Calls

Common Solana RPC Methods & Descriptions

Method	Description
`sendTransaction`	Sends a transaction to the blockchain for confirmation.
`getBalance`	Retrieves the current balance of a specified account.
`getAccountInfo`	Provides detailed information about an account, including token balances and ownership.
`getTokenAccountsByOwner`	Lists all SPL token accounts associated with a specified wallet address.
`getBlockHeight`	Returns the current height of the blockchain.
`getVersion`	Shows the current version of the Solana node software.
`simulateTransaction`	Tests a transaction without submitting it, useful for debugging.
`getGenesisHash`	Returns the unique hash of the first (genesis) block on Solana.
`getClusterNodes`	Lists nodes participating in the Solana cluster.
`getSlot`	Retrieves the current slot number on the blockchain.
`requestAirdrop`	Requests SOL tokens from a testnet faucet to a specified account.
`getEpochSchedule`	Provides scheduling information about blockchain epochs.
`getHealth`	Checks the overall health and responsiveness of the RPC endpoint.
`getBlock`	Retrieves data from a specific block by its slot number.
`getBlockCommitment`	Shows commitment levels for transactions in a specified block.
`getBlockProduction`	Gives information on the number of blocks produced by validators.
`getBlocks`	Lists blocks within a specified range of slot numbers.
`getBlockTime`	Retrieves the Unix timestamp for a specified block.
`getEpochInfo`	Returns current epoch-related data, such as length and progression.
`getFeeForMessage`	Estimates the transaction fee required for a given message.
`getFirstAvailableBlock`	Provides the slot number of the earliest available block.
`getHighestSnapshotSlot`	Gives the highest available snapshot slot number for recovery purposes.
`getIdentity`	Returns the identity of the RPC node.
`getInflationGovernor`	Retrieves settings and parameters governing Solana's inflation.
`getInflationRate`	Provides current inflation rates and details.
`getInflationReward`	Calculates inflation rewards for accounts during specific epochs.
`getLargestAccounts`	Lists accounts with the largest balances on Solana.
`getLeaderSchedule`	Shows validator leaders scheduled for block production.
`getMinimumBalanceForRentExemption`	Calculates minimum SOL balance to avoid account rent fees.
`getProgramAccounts`	Lists all accounts associated with a specific program.
`getRecentPerformanceSamples`	Retrieves recent performance metrics of the Solana network.
`getSignaturesForAddress`	Lists transaction signatures involving a specific account.
`getSlotLeader`	Shows the current slot leader (validator responsible for the current block).
`getSupply`	Provides circulating and total SOL supply details.
`getTokenAccountBalance`	Checks the token balance of a specified token account.
`getTokenLargestAccounts`	Lists largest holders of a particular token.
`getTokenSupply`	Gives total supply information for an SPL token.
`getTransaction`	Retrieves detailed information about a specific transaction by its signature.
`getTransactionCount`	Provides the total number of processed transactions on Solana.
`getVoteAccounts`	Lists validator accounts and their voting statuses.
`isBlockhashValid`	Checks whether a given blockhash is valid or has expired.
`minimumLedgerSlot`	Shows the minimum ledger slot number available for query.