A block is the fundamental building unit in a blockchain network, representing a collection of validated transaction data within a specific time frame. Each block is cryptographically linked to the previous one, forming an immutable chain, and typically consists of two parts: a block header (containing metadata such as version number, previous block's hash, merkle root, timestamp) and a block body (containing the actual transaction data).
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