Only on the full archive nodes. Complex queries might take longer and incur additional cost
`}
### How to use it
```javascript
// yarn add @tatumio/tatum
import { TatumSDK, Xrp, Network } from '@tatumio/tatum'
const tatum = (await TatumSDK.init) < Xrp > { network: Network.XRP }
const res = await tatum.rpc.ping()
await tatum.destroy() // Destroy Tatum SDK - needed for stopping background jobs
```
### Overview
The `ping` method is a simple RPC method provided by the Ripple (XRP) blockchain, used primarily to check the connection status and latency to the XRP blockchain node. It's a useful tool in debugging and network troubleshooting scenarios, as it provides an easy way to verify the connection and round-trip time between the client and the server.
### Parameters
The `ping` method accepts no parameters.
### Return Object
The `ping` method returns a simple object with the following field:
* `status`: The status of the request, typically "success". The presence of this field in the response indicates a successful round trip.
The client can measure the round-trip time from the request to the response as latency.
### JSON-RPC Request Example
```json
{
"method": "ping",
"params": [{}]
}
```
### JSON-RPC Response Example
```json
{
"result": {
"status": "success"
}
}
```
This response signifies a successful connection to the XRP node. The time it takes to receive this response can be used to measure network latency.