READ-ONLY EXAMPLE / getBalance
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "getBalance",
"params": [
"11111111111111111111111111111111",
{
"commitment": "finalized"
}
]
}Begin with the selected cluster
Keep the configured cluster visible in your application and diagnostic records. Treat it as part of the request context, not as a decorative label attached after a value has loaded.
A focused method map
| Question | Method | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| What is the native balance? | getBalance | Preserve the value and its returned context. |
| What is stored in an account? | getAccountInfo | Choose decoding for the account you are reading. |
| Which slot is observed? | getSlot | Keep the configured observation policy explicit. |
Make a small, precise reader
Define a commitment policy in one place. Preserve numeric precision at the parsing boundary. Tie every result to its account and cluster so a late response cannot overwrite a different view.
Native SOL and token inventory are separate questions. Keep discovery coverage, asset identity, amount, and display metadata distinct when you expand the feature.
Primary reference: Solana RPC overview. Check the upstream documentation for current method and integration details.
Follow the complete walkthrough
The Solana balance and commitment guide connects request configuration to a testable interface. Continue with token data and precision when you are ready to expand.