Block Height vs Chain

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Block Height
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Block height is the sequential number of a block in the blockchain, representing how many blocks exist between it and the genesis block (the first block, which has height 0), essentially measuring the blockchain's length.

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Chain
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A chain in blockchain refers to the sequential connection of blocks through cryptographic links, where each block references the previous one, creating an unbreakable, chronological record of all transactions from the genesis block to the present.

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