# eth\_blockNumber

## eth\_blockNumber

Returns the number of the latest block mined.

**Parameters**[**​**](https://docs.constellationnetwork.io/stargazer/APIReference/ethereumRPCAPI/eth_blockNumber#parameters)

None

**Return Type**[**​**](https://docs.constellationnetwork.io/stargazer/APIReference/ethereumRPCAPI/eth_blockNumber#return-type)

`HexString<Integer>` - Number of the latest block.

**Example**[**​**](https://docs.constellationnetwork.io/stargazer/APIReference/ethereumRPCAPI/eth_blockNumber#example)

```typescript
await provider.request({ method: "eth_blockNumber", params: [] });
// "0xe659e6"

```