getSlot
methodThe Solana getSlot
method returns the current slot.
This method provides the current slot, which is a unit of time in the Solana network. It is useful for tracking the progress of the network.
See also Understanding the difference between blocks and slots on Solana.
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This method does not require any parameters.
value
— the current slot.A practical use case for getSlot
is to track the progress of the network. This can be useful for network monitoring tools or other applications that need to display or make use of this information.
Slot details
The response is of type object
.
getSlot
methodThe Solana getSlot
method returns the current slot.
This method provides the current slot, which is a unit of time in the Solana network. It is useful for tracking the progress of the network.
See also Understanding the difference between blocks and slots on Solana.
Get you own node endpoint today
Start for free and get your app to production levels immediately. No credit card required.
You can sign up with your GitHub, X, Google, or Microsoft account.
This method does not require any parameters.
value
— the current slot.A practical use case for getSlot
is to track the progress of the network. This can be useful for network monitoring tools or other applications that need to display or make use of this information.
Slot details
The response is of type object
.