Use case
This calculated field returns the number of all issues linked to the current issue as blockers. Additionally only those issue will be taken into account which are still unresolved.
Configuration
Create a new Calculated Number Field (by JWT) custom field and name it properly.
Providing a description will help you to identify what the custom field does but this step is optional.
Parser expression
Add the following expression:
count(filterByResolution(linkedIssues("is blocked by"), ""))
Add the field to the relevant view screens.
Remember: All calculated fields are read-only and cannot be manually updated on a create or edit screen.
Check the results
Once configured and added to an issue screen, the result will look like this:
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