Base is an Ethereum L2. These docs explain how transactions move through Base, how blocks are built, how assets move across chains, and where to find the lower-level references for integration and operations.Documentation Index
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Transaction lifecycle
Follow a transaction from submission through preconfirmation, L2 inclusion, L1 batching, and finality.
Block building
Learn how Base orders transactions, builds Flashblocks, and enforces network limits.
Bridging
Understand how assets move between Base, Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and other chains.
Base Account features
Learn where batch transactions, sponsored gas, spend permissions, and smart account UX live in the Base docs.
Run a Base node
Operate Base infrastructure, including Flashblocks-aware RPC nodes.
API Reference
Use Base JSON-RPC, Flashblocks API methods, subscriptions, and debug APIs.
Reference areas
Network concepts
Learn how Base blocks are built, how transactions are ordered, and how network limits are configured.
Network reference
Look up RPC endpoints, chain IDs, contract addresses, faucets, and configuration history.
Base Account
Build account abstraction UX on Base, including batching, paymasters, spend permissions, and sub-accounts.
Protocol Specifications
Read the cohesive Base Chain protocol specification, upgrades, BCPs, and protocol reference.
Where Flashblocks content lives
Flashblocks is part of Base block production, transaction confirmation, RPC behavior, and node operation. Start with:- Block Building for sequencing and gas allocation.
- Transaction Finality for preconfirmation and finality stages.
- Base RPC Overview for API behavior.
- Run a Base Node for node operation.