Solana getBlocks method

The Solana getBlocks method returns a list of confirmed blocks within a specified slot range.

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

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Parameters

• startSlot — the start slot of the range.
• endSlot — (optional) the end slot of the range. If not provided, the method will return all confirmed blocks from the startSlot to the latest block.

Response

• value — an array of confirmed block heights within the specified range.

Use case

A practical use case for getBlocks is to retrieve a range 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.

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