eth_getLogs on Base
Returns event logs matching an address/topic filter over a block range — the core method for indexers, subgraphs, and event listeners. The heaviest read method; available on the free tier with an API key (not on the public endpoint).
Cost scales with block range × matching logs, so always set tight address + topics filters and keep ranges small. Most providers cap the span (commonly ~100k blocks or ~10k logs) — paginate when you hit the cap. This weight is why it's key-gated.
Base endpoint (keyed — free)
https://rpc.nodeflare.app/base/v1/YOUR_KEYMethod
eth_getLogs
Cost
75 CU
Chain ID
8453
Block time
~2 s
Finality
~2 s soft · L1-final ~13 min
Logs & events on Base
Base is one of the most log-dense EVM chains — consumer apps and DeFi generate enormous Transfer volume. Tight address + topic filters matter more here than on any other chain we serve; each eth_getLogs call costs 75 CU.
Parameters
[{ fromBlock, toBlock, address, topics[] }]cURL
curl https://rpc.nodeflare.app/base/v1/YOUR_KEY \
-X POST \
-H 'content-type: application/json' \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_getLogs","params":[{"fromBlock": "latest", "toBlock": "latest"}],"id":1}'ethers.js
import { ethers } from 'ethers';
const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider(
'https://rpc.nodeflare.app/base/v1/YOUR_KEY'
);
const result = await provider.send('eth_getLogs', [{"fromBlock": "latest", "toBlock": "latest"}]);Try it live
Runs the example above against the public Base endpoint — straight from your browser.
eth_getLogs on Base — FAQ
How do I call eth_getLogs on Base?
POST a JSON-RPC 2.0 request with "method": "eth_getLogs" to NodeFlare's Base endpoint at https://rpc.nodeflare.app/base/v1/YOUR_KEY. This method requires a free API key — it is not available on the public endpoint.
What does eth_getLogs cost on the free tier?
eth_getLogs is weighted at 75 compute units per call. The free tier includes 2,000,000 CU/month, so that is roughly 26,666 eth_getLogs calls per month — no credit card.
Is eth_getLogs available on the public Base endpoint?
No. eth_getLogs is a heavy method and requires a free API key. The public no-key endpoint serves standard read methods; create a free key to unlock eth_getLogs, eth_getLogs, trace_* and debug_*.
Anything Base-specific to know when using eth_getLogs?
Base is one of the most log-dense EVM chains — consumer apps and DeFi generate enormous Transfer volume. Tight address + topic filters matter more here than on any other chain we serve; each eth_getLogs call costs 75 CU.
Call eth_getLogs on Base with a free key
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