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midnight_get_block

Query block details from the Midnight blockchain, including height, hash, timestamp, and transaction count, to monitor chain progress or inspect specific blocks.

Instructions

Query block information from the Midnight blockchain.

Returns:

  • Block height

  • Block hash

  • Timestamp

  • Transaction count

Use this tool to:

  • Get current block height (omit height parameter)

  • Inspect specific blocks

  • Monitor chain progress

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
heightNo
networkNo
Behavior3/5

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

Since no annotations are provided, the description carries full burden. It indicates it's a read operation (query) and lists what it returns, but does not disclose potential behaviors like rate limits, permissions, or error handling.

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?

Concise and well-structured: purpose first, then return fields, then usage scenarios. No unnecessary words.

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

Completeness3/5

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

With no output schema and two parameters (one undocumented), the description covers most essential aspects but misses the 'network' parameter and does not address error conditions or parameter formats.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It partially describes the 'height' parameter (omit for current block) but does not describe the 'network' parameter at all, leaving ambiguity for a crucial field.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states it queries block information and lists specific return fields. It distinguishes from sibling tools like midnight_get_transaction by focusing on blocks, but does not explicitly differentiate itself.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Provides explicit use cases: get current block height (omit height), inspect specific blocks, monitor chain progress. However, no when-not-to-use or alternatives are mentioned.

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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