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GET
/
?module=block&action=eth_block_number
Get Latest Block Number (JSON-RPC Format)
curl --request GET \
  --url 'https://eth.blockscout.com/api/?apikey=&module=block&action=eth_block_number'
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "result": "0x103538a",
  "id": 1
}

Authorizations

​
apikey
string
query
required

Optional API key for increased rate limits.

Without API key:

  • 5 requests per second (shared pool)
  • No registration required

With API key:

  • 10 requests per second per key
  • Up to 3 free keys per account
  • Get your API key at https://blockscout.com (login required)

Usage: Add apikey=YOUR_KEY to any request query string.

Query Parameters

​
module
enum<string>
required

Module name (must be 'block')

Available options:
block
​
action
enum<string>
required
Available options:
eth_block_number

Response

200 - application/json

Latest block number retrieved successfully

​
jsonrpc
string
Example:

"2.0"

​
result
string

Block number in hex format

Example:

"0x103538a"

​
id
integer
Example:

1