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Block → Get Block Number

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Summary

Retrieve the current block number from an Ethereum node.

Inputs

None.

Output shape

a numeric string representing the latest block height

The value is returned as a string; it may be large and should be parsed if needed.

Examples

Example 1: Add Get Block Number to a workflow to monitor chain height

Select Ethereum node, leave parameters empty, execute operation

Example 2: Check block number after a transaction confirmation

Same node, use result in subsequent branching logic

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