I've heard about 
Bitcoin and I know it's divided into blocks, but I'm not sure what exactly 1 block of Bitcoin represents. Could someone explain what it is and how it works within the Bitcoin system?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    GwanghwamunGuardianAngelWings
    Sat Dec 28 2024
   
  
    Before a new block can be generated, the existing blocks and their data undergo verification.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    SumoHonorable
    Sat Dec 28 2024
   
  
    A block serves as a digital container for storing and encrypting information.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Raffaele
    Sat Dec 28 2024
   
  
    Each block contains a unique identifier, which is a long number.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Margherita
    Sat Dec 28 2024
   
  
    This verification process is carried out by a decentralized network.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Riccardo
    Sat Dec 28 2024
   
  
    This identifier incorporates encrypted transaction details from preceding blocks.