Modify WP Block Latest Posts output

Modify the Latest Posts WordPress Block output.

add_filter( 'render_block', function( $block_content, $block ) {

	// Latest Blocks Posts Only
	if( $block['blockName'] != 'core/latest-posts' ) {
		return $block_content;
	}

	// Get Block Attributes
	extract( $block['attrs'] );
	/*
		$postsToShow
		$displayPostContent
		$displayPostDate
		$postLayout
		$columns
		$displayFeaturedImage
		$featuredImageSizeSlug
	*/

	// Return Modified Output
	return $block_content;

}, 10, 2 );

Instructions for Modify WP Block Latest Posts output

Log into a staging or locally hosted clone of your site.
Install and activate Code Snippets plugin.
WP Admin > Snippets > Add New
Copy and paste the code from the section above.
Check to ensure formatting came over properly.
Customize the code as desired.
Add a meaningful title.
Select whether to run on front-end or back-end (or both).
Click “Save and Activate”.
Test your site to ensure it works.
Disable if any problems, or recover.
Repeat for live environment.

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