portal_get_head
Get the latest block
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Get just the latest indexed head block or slot for a network.
COMMON USER ASKS:
- Latest head
- Finalized head
FIRST CHOICE FOR:
- getting the current indexed head before building a manual block range
WHEN TO USE:
- You only need the current block or slot number.
- You need the current head before building a raw block-range query.
DON'T USE:
- You want to know if the network is caught up, behind, fresh, or what tables are available.
EXAMPLES:
- Latest head: {"network":"base-mainnet"}
- Finalized head: {"network":"ethereum-mainnet","type":"finalized"}
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| network | string | yes | Network name or alias |
| type | string | no | Block type |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
"properties": {
"network": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Network name or alias"
},
"type": {
"default": "latest",
"description": "Block type",
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"latest",
"finalized"
]
}
},
"required": [
"network"
]
}