latest_block
Scalar function
Get the current block number (chain head/tip). Use to find the most recent block on Ethereum, Base, or other EVM chains.
Overloads
latest_block(TRANSPORT)
Returns the latest mined block number. Useful for calculating how many blocks ago an event occurred, or for specifying block ranges relative to current height.
Parameters
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| transport | TRANSPORT |
Returns
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| block_number | BIGINT |
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-- Get current block number
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SELECT latest_block($transport);
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-- Get events from last 1000 blocks
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SELECT * FROM get_logs($transport, '0x...', 'Transfer(address,address,uint256)',
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latest_block($transport) - 1000, latest_block($transport));
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