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When discussing blockchain networks such as | When discussing [[blockchain]] networks such as [[Bitcoin]] or [[Ethereum]], this term refers to a specific location in the blockchain. Block height of a particular block is measured simply by the number of preceding blocks.<ref>https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/block-height.asp#:~:text=Block%20height%20refers%20to%20a,size%20or%20time%20in%20existence.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:16, 21 May 2022
When discussing blockchain networks such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, this term refers to a specific location in the blockchain. Block height of a particular block is measured simply by the number of preceding blocks.[1]