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Genesis block
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Definitions:
The first block of a blockchain network; it records the initial state of the system.
Sources:
NISTIR 8202
Glossary Comments
Comments about specific definitions should be sent to the authors of the linked Source publication. For NIST publications, an email is usually found within the document.
Comments about the glossary's presentation and functionality should be sent to secglossary@nist.gov.
See NISTIR 7298 Rev. 3 for additional details.
