Core/query-loop help with global $wp-query

[TheAggressive]

I have a dynamic block that I insert into the post template. In it, I call the 'global $wp_query'.

When I run '$wp_query->current_post', I'm getting -1 on all posts which make me think it's happening from outside the loop.

If I toggle the switch to 'inherit query from template' then it properly shows the current_post count.

Kinda confused why this is and also how could I get the proper current_post count without having to toggle the 'inherit query from template' switch?

Thanks for any help!!