diff --git a/embark-ui/src/containers/BlocksContainer.js b/embark-ui/src/containers/BlocksContainer.js
index 02d341f66..3dbc36d11 100644
--- a/embark-ui/src/containers/BlocksContainer.js
+++ b/embark-ui/src/containers/BlocksContainer.js
@@ -15,7 +15,9 @@ class BlocksContainer extends Component {
   }
 
   componentDidMount() {
-    this.props.fetchBlocks();
+    if (!this.props.blocks.data) {
+      this.props.fetchBlocks();
+    }
   }
 
   loadMore() {