---
title: "Run single block"
method: POST
path: "/instructor/executions/runBlock"
tags: ["Instructor"]
---

# Run single block

`POST /instructor/executions/runBlock`

Executes a single block by ID or name within an instructor execution context. Provide either blockId or blockName to identify the block.

## Request body

- object
  - `blockId` string — ID of the block to execute
  - `blockName` string — Name of the block to execute
  - `params` object, required
  - `instructorExecutionId` string, required — ID of the instructor execution context

## Response `200`

Block executed successfully

- object
  - `result` unknown
  - `sessionContext` object, required
  - `sessionContextTimestamp` number, required — Context capture time (UNIX timestamp)

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid request parameters
- `404` — Block or execution not found
- `500` — Internal server error

---

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