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Genesis Block

The first block of a blockchain is known as a genesis block, and it is normally hardcoded into the application’s program. Many “bits” (containing authenticated transactions and operation data) are joined together by a metaphorical chain in a blockchain.

¿What did the Bitcoin Genesis Block say?

Genesis blocks are particularly important because they are the backbone of a blockchain and often contain fascinating stories or hidden meanings. The now-famous message “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks” appears in Bitcoin’s genesis block, a nod to the worsening financial conditions at the moment, as well as the motivation behind the development of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. In 2009, the genesis block of Bitcoin held 50 BTC.


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