> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

# `eth_blockNumber`

Returns the current latest block number. This method uses [80 credits](/services/get-started/pricing/) from your daily balance.

## Parameters[​](#parameters "Direct link to Parameters")

None

## Returns[​](#returns "Direct link to Returns")

A hexadecimal of an integer representing the current block number the client is on.

## Example[​](#example "Direct link to Example")

Replace `<YOUR-API-KEY>` with an API key from your [Infura dashboard](https://app.infura.io/).

### Request[​](#request "Direct link to Request")

- curl

```
curl https://palm-mainnet.infura.io/v3/<YOUR-API-KEY> \
  -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "method": "eth_blockNumber", "params": [], "id": 1}'

```

### Response[​](#response "Direct link to Response")

- JSON

```
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "result": "0x65a8db"
}

```

Convert hexadecimal to integer

On macOS, you can use `printf "%d\n" 0x65a8db` to convert the above hexadecimal number into an integer number.