What is a Solana node?

Solana node is a computer running the software needed to connect with the Solana (SOL) blockchain. Solana nodes work together to add new blocks to the blockchain, verify transactions and protect the integrity of decentralized network.

What is a Solana full node?

A Solana full node is a complete copy of the Solana blockchain that stores and maintains all transaction data, enabling users to participate in the network by validating and broadcasting transactions.

How to run a Solana (SOL) node?

In order to run a Solana node, you need to install the Solana software on your machine and follow the instructions provided in the Solana documentation to configure and launch the node.

What is RPC in Solana?

Solana remote procedure call or RPC is a communication protocol used to interact with the Solana blockchain, allowing users to send requests and receive responses for various operations such as querying blockchain data, submitting transactions, and accessing network information.

How does Solana API work?

Solana API works by providing a set of programming interfaces and endpoints that developers can leverage to access the Solana blockchain, enabling them to build applications, retrieve blockchain data, and perform actions such as transferring tokens and executing smart contracts.

Solana (SOL) RPC Nodes APIsConnect your Web3 app to SOL blockchain

Name: Solana RPC Node
Brand: GetBlock
Availability: InStock

Solana

SOL

Your free endpoint

https://go.getblock.io/your-access-token

Access level

shared

dedicated

Networks

Devnet

Mainnet

APIs & Addons

JSON-RPC

WebSocket

Shred streams

Yellowstone gRPC

MEV protected

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Here you can create a Solana API endpoint for your project. With GetBlock you don’t need to know how to run SOL nodes as they are already available for mainnet and testnets.

Solana RPC method sample

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curl --location --request POST https://go.getblock.io/<ACCESS-TOKEN> --header 'Content-Type: application/json'--data-raw '{"jsonrpc": "2.0","method": "getBlockHeight","params": [ null ],"id": "getblock.io"}'

Start fast with SOL RPC nodes

Deploying your DeFi protocol, crypto exchange, or Play-to-Earn application on Solana has never been easier

STEP ONE
Get an endpoint
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STEP TWO
Start sending requests
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STEP THREE
Manage your connection
Change packages, switch between networks, add new chains

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RPS

500

Endpoints

50

Support

24/7 (<5 min)

130+ supported chains

Archive data (Selected networks)

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WebSockets

SLA

Advanced analytics

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Requests

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Solana nodes FAQ

What is a Solana node?
Solana node is a computer running the software needed to connect with the Solana (SOL) blockchain. Solana nodes work together to add new blocks to the blockchain, verify transactions and protect the integrity of decentralized network.
What is a Solana full node?
A Solana full node is a complete copy of the Solana blockchain that stores and maintains all transaction data, enabling users to participate in the network by validating and broadcasting transactions.
How to run a Solana (SOL) node?
In order to run a Solana node, you need to install the Solana software on your machine and follow the instructions provided in the Solana documentation to configure and launch the node.
What is RPC in Solana?
Solana remote procedure call or RPC is a communication protocol used to interact with the Solana blockchain, allowing users to send requests and receive responses for various operations such as querying blockchain data, submitting transactions, and accessing network information.
How does Solana API work?
Solana API works by providing a set of programming interfaces and endpoints that developers can leverage to access the Solana blockchain, enabling them to build applications, retrieve blockchain data, and perform actions such as transferring tokens and executing smart contracts.

Solana RPC: Why should you choose it?

Solana is a high-performance blockchain that leverages the eccentric Proof-of-History consensus which is the advanced version of Proof-of-Stake one.

Solana mainnet launched in beta in March 2020 after a series of community-driven stress-tests in its testnet. It is backed by the Solana Foundation non-profit and Solana Labs team.
The network’s crypto is dubbed SOL; it serves as its core native asset and fees payment method. Also, Solana allows developers to launch their own tokens according to the standards from the Solana Program Library (SPL)
SOL nodes are hosting a plethora of dApps including DeFis, explorer and Solana-based ‘Play-to-Earn’ platforms.

GetBlock Development API: Your perfect gateway to Web3

Focus on building with SOL RPC; GetBlock does most of the legwork
As long as you work with GetBlock’s SOL nodes, you don’t need to spend resources on servers, DevOps teams and so on: we offer ready-made blockchain nodes solutions that can be activated in minutes.
Different use cases, different SOL APIs
Our users can customize their SOL RPC nodes endpoints regardless of their previous experience with GetBlock’s intuitive interface and premium-level customer support.

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Start sending requests

Manage your connection

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Pro

Dedicated node

Focus on building with SOL RPC; GetBlock does most of the legwork

Different use cases, different SOL APIs