Block vs Blockchain
Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.
Block
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A block is a container of data in a blockchain that stores a batch of validated transactions, along with metadata like a timestamp and a reference to the previous block, forming an unbreakable chain of transaction history.
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Blockchain is a digital ledger technology that records transactions in connected blocks, creating a permanent, transparent, and tamper-proof record distributed across multiple computers.
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