Get latest block number

This skill retrieves the latest block number from a blockchain using the configured JSON-RPC environment variables and Web3.py.

ALWAYS USE SCRIPT. NEVER RELY ON THE HISTORICAL INFORMATION OR GUESS.

Required inputs

1. Chain name: The blockchain to query (e.g., Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon)

Running the script

Generate and run a Python script to fetch the block number. Run it Python commadn line inline, don't write a new file.

import os
from web3 import Web3