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Get Block

get_block
Read-onlyIdempotent

Block detail by hash or height.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
networkNoWhich Bitcoin network. Defaults to mainnet — the real Bitcoin network, which is what "Bitcoin" means in an ordinary question. "bitcoin" and "btc" are accepted as aliases for mainnet.mainnet
hash_or_heightYesBlock hash or numeric height

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idNoBlock hash
bitsNoDifficulty bits
sizeNoBlock size in bytes
nonceNoBlock nonce
extrasNoExtra block data
heightNoBlock height
weightNoBlock weight in WU
versionNoBlock version
tx_countNoTransaction count
timestampNoBlock timestamp (Unix)
difficultyNoMining difficulty
merkle_rootNoMerkle root hash
previousblockhashNoPrevious block hash

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds no additional behavioral context such as authentication requirements, rate limits, or side effects, which is acceptable but provides no extra value beyond the annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely short (one phrase) and front-loaded with the key action and identifier. Every word earns its place; no redundancy. The brevity is effective for a simple tool.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's low complexity (2 parameters, output schema exists, rich annotations), the description is remarkably complete. The schema and output schema fill in details about network defaults and return format. The description covers the core purpose sufficiently.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the input schema already documents both parameters with descriptions and an enum for network. The tool description does not add new meaning beyond stating 'hash or height,' which mirrors the parameter description. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Block detail by hash or height.' clearly specifies the action (get detail) and resource (block), and unambiguously identifies the two identifier types (hash or height). It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_transaction or get_address which operate on different resources.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., using get_transaction for transactions or get_address for addresses). Usage is implied but not stated, and there are no 'when not to use' or exclusion criteria.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

The set mixes two unrelated domains — Bitcoin mempool explorer tools and the much larger Pipeworx data-query platform — and within the Pipeworx half several tools route to the same 5,743-tool catalog (ask_pipeworx, deep_research, discover_tools, suggest_questions). ask_pipeworx_beta is currently an exact behavioral duplicate of ask_pipeworx, and the polymarket_* family has fuzzy boundaries (arbitrage vs edges vs fill_risk, with fill-checking living in both polymarket_arbitrage and polymarket_fill_risk), so an agent must read long descriptions to avoid misselection.

Naming Consistency3/5

All names use snake_case and there are recognizable sub-families (get_* Bitcoin lookups, ask_pipeworx_*, polymarket_*), but conventions are mixed across the whole set: bare-noun state tools (block_height, hashrate, mempool_stats, mining_pools) sit beside verb_noun actions (get_block, list_subscriptions), and prefix placement is inconsistent (ask_pipeworx vs pipeworx_trending/pipeworx_feedback). The naming is readable but not predictable enough to guess a tool's name from its function.

Tool Count2/5

41 tools is well past the 25+ threshold for a coherent server, and the count is inflated by bundling two unrelated products under a server named after only the smaller half (~10 Bitcoin tools vs ~31 Pipeworx tools). Many Pipeworx tools are convenience wrappers around one universal router, adding surface area without adding genuinely new capabilities.

Completeness3/5

Each half is internally workable: the Bitcoin side covers blocks, transactions, addresses, fees, hashrate, and pools, while the Pipeworx side provides broad query, research, subscription, and memory lifecycles. However, there are notable gaps relative to each domain (no block-list/fee-history endpoints on the explorer side; no direct per-source CRUD on the data side), and no single coherent domain is fully served because the server's stated identity matches only a fraction of its tools.