The IPv6 header includes a new field that is not found in the IPv4 header, called the flow label. The flow label in IPv6 is used to identify packets that require special handling by routers for quality of service (QoS) or other reasons, allowing these packets to be handled efficiently as they move through the network.
References
Juniper Networks Technical Documentation on IPv6
IPv6 Header Fields - Juniper Networks
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