Block view contextual filters
I don't think you can pass an argument into a block like that.

However, you can do it with page manager.


Make sure AJAX is enabled in your view
Install &amp; enable page manager https://www.drupal.org/project/page_manager
You may need to apply this patch with composer for the following steps to work 
Go to structure &gt; pages
Add a new page manager page like this





Skip the next screen (click next)
Set up a context like this






Skip the next two screens (click next)
Add your view block like this





Now go to &lt;your_url&gt;/latest/article and the page should list your articles
You can add other pages/contexts for other content types