erase block

An erase block is a section of memory in devices like SSDs or flash drives where data is stored. It functions as a unit that can be erased all at once before new data is written, similar to erasing a page in a notebook before rewriting. Because the memory media requires this block-level erasure, individual data bits can't be erased separately, which influences how data is managed and updated in these storage devices. This process helps in maintaining the integrity and longevity of the memory hardware.