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Go back to previous definitions of genesis block and block height #6837

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## blockhash

A preimage resistant [hash](terminology.md#hash) of the [ledger](terminology.md#ledger) at a given [block height](terminology.md#block-height). Taken from the last [entry id](terminology.md#entry-id) in the slot
A preimage resistant [hash](terminology.md#hash) of the [ledger](terminology.md#ledger) at a given [block height](terminology.md#block-height). Taken from the last [entry id](terminology.md#entry-id) in the slot. The genesis blockhash is not a true blockhash, but is used as one and represents the hash of the genesis configuration.

## block height

The number of [blocks](terminology.md#block) beneath the current block. The first block after the [genesis block](terminology.md#genesis-block) has height one.
The number of [blocks](terminology.md#block) beneath the current block. The first block after the [genesis block](terminology.md#genesis-block) has height zero.

## bootstrap leader

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## genesis block

The first [block](terminology.md#block) in the chain.

## genesis config

The configuration file that prepares the [ledger](terminology.md#ledger) for the [genesis block](terminology.md#genesis-block).
The configuration file that prepares the [ledger](terminology.md#ledger) for the first [block](terminology.md#block).

## hash

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