tapos_block_num can't get the current block number
williamleecn
All 3 comments
Why do you need it?
tbfleming
on 1 Sep 2018
TAPOS stands for transaction as proof of stake. It's a reference block specified by the client.
I've seen developers use TAPOS as a source of randomness and it's totally wrong, as the client can put any valid block as TAPOS ref block.
For your question, there's currently no way to get current block number, but you can always get the current time instead.
xJonathanLEI
on 1 Sep 2018
👍3
tapos_block_num is the lower 16bit of the reference block number to be set in the transaction header.
taokayan
on 3 Sep 2018
Was this page helpful?
0 / 5 - 0 ratings
Related issues
toonsevrin
路
3Comments
ResponsiveWebApps
路
3Comments
chanwitkepha
路
3Comments
christola
路
3Comments
Npizza
路
3Comments
Most helpful comment
TAPOS stands for transaction as proof of stake. It's a reference block specified by the client.
I've seen developers use TAPOS as a source of randomness and it's totally wrong, as the client can put any valid block as TAPOS ref block.
For your question, there's currently no way to get current block number, but you can always get the current time instead.