Block

Of computing and computer memory unit.

(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably".

This concept's ID is @1~68292

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  • sector 0 facts

    The minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified...

  • bad block 0 facts

    (computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data.