# getBlockHeight

This function returns the current block height of the Arweave blockchain.

### Example Code

```javascript
const knode = require("@_koi/sdk/node");
const ktools = new knode.Node();
async function testGetBlockHeight() {
    const blockNumber= await ktools.getBlockHeight();
    console.log(blockNumber);
}

testGetBlockHeight();
```

### Example Code Output

```
Initialized Koii Tools for true ownership and direct communication using version QA7AIFVx1KBBmzC7WUNhJbDsHlSJArUT0jWrhZMZPS8
870697
```

{% hint style="info" %}
You can check other details and info about the block from <https://viewblock.io/arweave/block/849444>
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
The block height could be different when you try to run the code. Change the `849444` in the URL with the block height you have.
{% endhint %}

### Returns

**Promise \<unknown>** - Current block height of Arweave blockchain as a number.