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Fast-sync snippet pairs height H with last_block_id.hash, which is the hash of block H-1

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Description

The light-node advanced page's fast-sync snippet reads `.result.header.height` together with `.result.header.last_block_id.hash`. `last_block_id.hash` is the hash of the previous block, not the block at that height. Checked against the live chain on 2026-09-02:

hash of block 403054 = C1478CAB…39E0
hash of block 403053 = 75A806C5…8E07C <- what the snippet pairs with 403054

`/block` returns `block_id.hash` and `block.header.height` describing the same block, which is the matched pair the snippet wants.

Page: https://docs.celestia.org/operate/data-availability/light-node/advanced/

Checked 2026-09-02. I'm Henrik, I run testnetradar.com, not affiliated with Celestia.

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Research direction

Open the light-node advanced page and find its fast-sync snippet; the issue identifies the `.result.header.height`, `.result.header.last_block_id.hash`, and `/block` response fields to compare. Verify that the displayed height and hash describe the same block, then check the rendered documentation to confirm the corrected example is clear.

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Assessment

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markdown
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documentation
Issue type
Bug
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1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
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Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
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