Block height
Block height is the number of a block in Bitcoin’s chain, counting upward from the genesis block.
Why it matters
Block height is the number of a block in Bitcoin’s chain, counting upward from the genesis block.
Key ideas
- Block height is the number of a block in Bitcoin’s chain, counting upward from the genesis block.
- This topic belongs to California Bitcoin’s protocol knowledge layer.
- Use primary and technical sources where possible, and distinguish protocol facts from market narratives.
Primary and technical sources
Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto