Solana getBlocksWithLimit method

The Solana getBlocksWithLimit method returns a list of confirmed blocks starting from a specified slot for a maximum limit.

This method provides a list of block heights that have been confirmed by the network. It is useful for retrieving a specific number of blocks for analysis or display.

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Parameters

• startSlot — the start slot of the range.
• limit — the maximum number of blocks to return.

Response

• value — an array of confirmed block heights starting from the startSlot up to the specified limit.

Use case

A practical use case for getBlocksWithLimit is to retrieve a specific number of confirmed blocks for analysis or display. This can be useful for block explorers, wallets, or other applications that need to display or make use of this information.

Try the getBlocksWithLimit RPC method yourself