In a proof-of-work blockchain like Bitcoin, what is the primary role of the 'nonce'?
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A
To encrypt the transaction data within the block for privacy.
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B
To serve as a unique identifier for the miner who solves the block.
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C
To act as a counter that miners increment to find a valid block hash.
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D
To store the total value of transaction fees included in the block.