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BLOCK CHAIN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- block chain
1, record 1, English, block%20chain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bar-link chain 2, record 1, English, bar%2Dlink%20chain
correct
- block and bar chain 2, record 1, English, block%20and%20bar%20chain
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chains used in conveyor belts are commonly block chains, which consist of solid or laminated blocks connected by side plates and pins. 3, record 1, English, - block%20chain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chaîne à blocs
1, record 1, French, cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20blocs
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaînes à blocs reçoivent des maillons extérieurs semblables à ceux des chaînes à rouleaux, mais les maillons intérieurs sont constitués de pièces massives [...] 2, record 1, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20blocs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Data Banks and Databases
- Internet and Telematics
- Finance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blockchain
1, record 2, English, blockchain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- block chain 2, record 2, English, block%20chain
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The blockchain got its name because it is a chain of digital blocks, each of which is a tamper-proof batch of valid/verified transactions. Each block refers (or is linked) to the immediately prior block … 3, record 2, English, - blockchain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Banques et bases de données
- Internet et télématique
- Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de blocs
1, record 2, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20blocs
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La chaîne de blocs tire son nom du fait qu'il s'agit d'une série de blocs numériques dont chacun est un ensemble de transactions valides ou vérifiées à l'épreuve de toute falsification. Chaque bloc renvoie (ou est lié) au bloc le précédant immédiatement [...] 2, record 2, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20blocs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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