> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.helius.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# GetBlockHeight

> Get the current block height of Solana using the LaserStream gRPC API.

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  ## Endpoints

  gRPC services are available on mainnet and devnet with the following URLs:

  * **Mainnet** `https://laserstream-mainnet.helius-rpc.com:443`
  * **Devnet** `https://laserstream-devnet.helius-rpc.com:443`
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## Authorizations

<ParamField query="x-token" type="string" required>
  Your Helius API key. You can get one for free in the
  [dashboard](https://dashboard.helius.dev/api-keys).
</ParamField>

## Message

This method takes an empty request and returns the current block height.

<RequestExample>
  ```json Empty Request theme={"system"}
  {}
  ```
</RequestExample>

## Response

<ResponseField name="blockHeight" type="integer">
  The current block height of the Solana blockchain.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseExample>
  ```json Block Height Response theme={"system"}
  {
    "blockHeight": 189554321
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>