get_latest_block

Get the latest block from the EVM

SERVEREVM MCP Server SOURCEchulanpro5/evm-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_latest_block does on EVM MCP Server

AI agents call get_latest_block to retrieve information from EVM MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_latest_block is rated Low

This tool queries blockchain information (the latest block) with no side effects, matching the Read category definition of 'retrieves or queries data; no side effects'. The operation is informational only and cannot be misused to cause financial harm, execute arbitrary code, or destroy data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_latest_block' and description 'Get the latest block from the EVM' indicate a read-only operation that retrieves blockchain data without modifying state or executing transactions.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_latest_block safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and EVM MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_latest_block, this is the rule to start with:

get_latest_block Allowed

get_latest_block is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_latest_block": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect EVM MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_latest_block call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_latest_block

What does the get_latest_block tool do? +

Get the latest block from the EVM. It is categorised as a Read tool in the EVM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_latest_block? +

Register the EVM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_latest_block: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches EVM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_latest_block? +

get_latest_block is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_latest_block? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_latest_block rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_latest_block completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_latest_block. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_latest_block? +

get_latest_block is provided by the EVM MCP Server MCP server (chulanpro5/evm-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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