ActionNotionUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a Notion block by ID?

Short answer: Drop the "Notion → Get Block" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 12 Notion actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Block ID block_id	string	Required	Notion block ID — a UUID. Most pages are also valid blocks (use the page ID).

Sample request

{
  "block_id": "e.g. a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
  "type": "paragraph",
  "object": "block",
  "paragraph": {
    "rich_text": [
      {
        "plain_text": "Hello world"
      }
    ]
  },
  "created_time": "2025-01-10T08:00:00.000Z",
  "has_children": false,
  "last_edited_time": "2025-01-15T12:00:00.000Z"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Block.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Notion

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Notion

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Block.

What does the Get Block action do in Notion?

Retrieves a single block by ID with its type and content. Used to inspect a block before updating or to render a specific element.

What inputs does Get Block require?

Required: Block ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Notion returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Get Block support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Block inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Notion's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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