Block Header

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A block header can be stated as a unique identifier for a block on a blockchain that has been hashed on a continuous basis to supply the proof-of-work for the mining incentives. It is utilized to handle all the blocks in a blockchain that are also known as nodes. The block header includes all the metadata, the difficulty level and the time of the block, the nonce and the Merkle root of transactions.

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