I would like to know the difference between "latest" and "earliest" parameters in web3.eth.getBlock(), I couldn't find any explanation in the documentation.
My thoughts
Earliest
Passing "earliest" gives you the last available block on or before the code is executed.
Latest Passing "lastest" only returns a new block after the code has been executed.
Please if anyone has information or documentation about this, kindly respond.
The getBlock() docs point to the defaultBlock for information about the values.
"earliest" - String: The genesis block
"latest" - String: The latest block (current head of the blockchain)
"pending" - String: The currently mined block (including pending transactions)
So "latest" is the newest block. "Earliest" on the other hand, is the oldest block.