Logical Block Addressing (LBA)

Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is a method used by computers to identify and access storage locations on a disk drive. Instead of relying on physical descriptions of the disk's structure, LBA assigns a simple, sequential number to each block of data. This abstraction streamlines data management, allowing the computer to read or write data efficiently by referencing these logical addresses. Essentially, LBA simplifies how the computer interacts with storage devices, making data storage and retrieval faster and more straightforward without needing to understand the complex physical layout.