Parameters
This method does not take any parameters.Response
The slot of the lowest confirmed block available
Code Examples
Basic Request
Using web3.js
Notes
- Returns the slot of the lowest confirmed block available
- This is useful for determining the node’s available history
- The value may change as the node prunes old blocks
- Different nodes may return different values
- The response is immediate as it reads from the current state
Best Practices
- Use this method to determine available block range
- Consider node pruning when querying historical blocks
- Cache results when appropriate to reduce RPC load
- Handle cases where requested blocks are not available
- Use in conjunction with other block methods
Common Errors
Code | Message | Solution |
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-32601 | Method not found | Verify you’re connected to a Solana RPC node |
-32007 | Block information unavailable | Node may be bootstrapping or syncing |
Use Cases
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Block Range Verification
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Historical Data Availability
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Block History Analysis