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eth_getFinalizedHeader

POST
/{apiKey}

Returns the latest finalized execution payload header. The finality threshold is selected via verifiedValidatorNum; negative values are shortcuts: -1 (≥ 1/2 validators), -2 (≥ 2/3 validators), -3 (all validators). The method returns the block header at the height equal to max(fastFinalizedHeight, probabilisticFinalizedHeight).

Path Parameters

stringrequireddefaults to docs-demo

For higher throughput, create your own API key

Request

integerrequired

Number of validators required to verify the block for probabilistic finality. Must be in [1, len(currentValidators)] or one of the shortcut values: -1 (≥ 1/2 validators), -2 (≥ 2/3 validators), -3 (all validators).

Responses

200

The finalized execution block header.

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