Related posts using generate blocks

Hi there!

I created a related posts block using generate blocks and the query loop.

I was wondering if there is any way to:

- Exclude the current post from showing up in the related posts section;
- Randomize the posts that show from certain categories. At the moment, it only shows the most recent by date order.

Any help would be much appreciated. You can see the related posts at the bottom of this post: https://drawpaintacademy.com/woman-at-her-toilette/

Thanks!

Dan

Thanks!