Yes, in Ethereum clients, the HTTP endpoint often refers to the RPC (Remote Procedure Call) endpoint. When you see an HTTP endpoint in the context of an Ethereum node, it generally means the JSON-RPC interface, which allows you to send requests to the node to query blockchain data and perform various actions.
So, if you’re looking for the RPC endpoint to interact with your Ethereum node programmatically, the HTTP endpoint you’re seeing is likely the correct one. You can use this endpoint to send JSON-RPC requests to the node.
For example, if the HTTP endpoint is http://localhost:8551:
- You can send JSON-RPC requests to
http://localhost:8551using HTTP POST requests. - These requests can include commands to query account balances, fetch block information, execute transactions, interact with smart contracts, and more.
Remember to ensure that the Ethereum node’s JSON-RPC interface is accessible from the machine where you’re sending requests. Additionally, if you encounter any issues, you might need to configure CORS settings, authentication, and other security measures, depending on your use case.