Technical Definition
Block Height
Block height is the number assigned to a block based on its position in the blockchain.
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✦ Key Insight
It allows developers and users to reference specific points in blockchain history.
✕ Common Misconceptions
Confusing timestamps with block height.
Detailed Explanation
How It Works
The genesis block starts at height zero, with every subsequent block increasing the height by one.
In Practice
“Ethereum smart contracts may reference a particular block height.”
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Blockchain
A blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions in blocks, links those blocks together, and makes the record difficult to alter.
Confirmation
A confirmation occurs when a blockchain includes a transaction in a validated block.
Block
A block is a collection of validated transactions added to a blockchain.
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