Definition: Data block


A series of data elements handled as one unit. Typically a data block stored on disk is 512 bytes long (synonymous with sector). On tape the block size is normally greater and varies.




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Byte

8 bits stored in a 'logical' grouping (i.e. 8 consecutive bits with a known start and end on the storage media.

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