blocks_get

Get information about the last 100 Bitcoin blocks. Use this for obtaining an overview of recent blockchain activity including block heights, hashes, and timestamps.

Server Satstream MCP Server satstream/ss-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What blocks_get does on Satstream MCP Server

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

Why blocks_get needs a policy

This tool retrieves historical blockchain data without side effects. It only queries and returns information about recently mined blocks. There is no capability to modify data, execute code, delete records, or affect financial transactions. The operation is read-only and safe to expose to an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get information about the last 100 Bitcoin blocks' and mentions 'obtaining an overview of recent blockchain activity including block heights, hashes, and timestamps.' This is a data retrieval operation with no modification, deletion,…

Questions about blocks_get

What does the blocks_get tool do? +

Get information about the last 100 Bitcoin blocks. Use this for obtaining an overview of recent blockchain activity including block heights, hashes, and timestamps. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Satstream MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on blocks_get? +

Register the Satstream MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for blocks_get: 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 Satstream MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is blocks_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit blocks_get? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the blocks_get 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 blocks_get completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for blocks_get. 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 blocks_get? +

blocks_get is provided by the Satstream MCP Server MCP server (satstream/ss-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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