---
title: "GET /chain/blocks/genesis"
method: GET
path: "/chain/blocks/genesis"
tags: ["chain"]
---

# GET /chain/blocks/genesis

`GET /chain/blocks/genesis`

Returns the genesis block of the chain.

## Response `200`

Genesis block has been retrieved.

- Block
  - `key` string
  - `signature` string
  - `block` object
    - `author` string
    - `level` string — int64 as string.
    - `previous` string — BLAKE2b hash string starting by 'B'.
    - `payload` string[]
    - `tezos_operations` string[]

---

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