Polkadot RPC
Polkadot 概覽
Polkadot operates as a Layer 0 relay chain that provides shared security and cross-chain communication for independent blockchains called parachains. Rather than each blockchain maintaining its own validator set, Polkadot's relay chain validators secure all connected parachains simultaneously. Interoperability occurs through Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM), enabling parachains to communicate while maintaining sovereignty.
Polkadot provides the Substrate framework for building custom blockchains. Developers write parachain runtime logic in Rust using Substrate's modular architecture. The platform exposes multiple API interfaces—the Polkadot JSON-RPC API for relay chain operations, Substrate API Sidecar for RESTful queries, and Asset Hub API for the system parachain that handles token transfers and NFT operations.
Interacting with Polkadot's APIs
Polkadot supports JSON-RPC API methods for querying blockchain state and submitting transactions, Substrate API Sidecar for RESTful access to historical data and account information, and Asset Hub JSON-RPC API for parachain interactions. Developers can use Polkadot.js libraries or standard HTTP/WebSocket clients to communicate with Polkadot nodes.
The Quicknode Polkadot documentation is continuously evolving as the network undergoes upgrades and changes, so we highly recommend cross-referencing with the official Polkadot documentation for the latest updates and features.
Make Polkadot API Calls
The quickest way to start building on Polkadot is to create a Quicknode endpoint and send your first JSON-RPC request.
Quicknode provides managed Polkadot endpoints, giving you immediate access to Polkadot Mainnet without the overhead of running infrastructure. These endpoints offer:
- 高可靠性——全球佈局的基础設施,旨在將停機時間降至最低
- 提升效能——針對生產級應用程式優化延遲與請求處理
- 整合式生態系統——透過 Quicknode Marketplace 上的專用 API(附加元件)以及 Streams 等產品,提供額外功能
請造訪「快速入門」頁面,建立您的端點並發送第一個請求。
支援的網路
Quicknode provides access to the following Polkadot networks:
Quicknode's Polkadot endpoint provides access to both AssetHub and Relaychain networks through a unified interface.
AssetHub handles most current operations including token transfers, NFT management, and parachain state queries. REST API calls target AssetHub by default:
# AssetHub (default)
curl 'https://your-endpoint.pro/blocks/head'
Polkadot Relaychain provides access to relay chain data, validator information, and historical records. Prefix REST API calls with /rc to access the relaychain:
# Polkadot Relaychain
curl 'https://your-endpoint.pro/rc/blocks/head'
JSON-RPC methods operate without network prefixes and maintain standard compatibility across both networks.
Complete reference for developers building on Polkadot with Quicknode:
快速入門
Get started with Polkadot quickly. Follow our step-by-step quickstart to set up your endpoint and make your first API request.
供應商端點
Learn how to configure and manage your Polkadot endpoints for optimal performance and reliability.
API 概覽
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市集
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端點安全
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