getBlockNumber
Retrieve the current block number from an Ethereum network using a specified provider or chain ID. Supports custom RPC URLs and named networks for accurate blockchain data queries.
Input Schema
Name | Required | Description | Default |
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chainId | No | Optional. The chain ID to use. If provided with a named network and they don't match, the RPC's chain ID will be used. | |
provider | No | Optional. Either a network name or custom RPC URL. Use getAllNetworks to see available networks and their details, or getNetwork to get info about a specific network. You can use any network name returned by these tools as a provider value. |