getBlockHeight - Solana

getBlockHeight. Retrieves the current block height

getBlockHeight - solana [Value: 11CU]
Retrieves the current block height
Use cases

Use cases

  • Monitor blockchain growth by checking the block height
  • Validate the network's latest block for data integrity
  • Ensure node synchronization with the current block height
Constraints

Constraints

  • Requires active node connection
  • Network delays can affect response times
  • Frequent requests may trigger rate limiting
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Language

Request
Examples
curl --request POST \
     --url https://solana.drpc.org \
     --header 'accept: application/json' \
     --header 'content-type: application/json' \
     --data '
{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "getBlockHeight"
}
'
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Response
200
{
  "id": 0,
  "jsonrpc": "string",
  "result": 0
}
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Request params

idinteger
jsonrpcstring
methodstring
Parametersarray of objects
array of objects
commitmentstring
The level of commitment required for the query
  • finalized - The node will query the most recent block confirmed by supermajority of the cluster as having reached maximum lockout, meaning the cluster has recognized this block as finalized
  • confirmed - The node will query the most recent block that has been voted on by supermajority of the cluster
  • processed - The node will query its most recent block. Note that the block may not be complete

Response

200
The current block height

Response params

array of objects
idinteger
jsonrpcstring
resultinteger
getBlockTimegetConfirmedBlocks