Reed-Solomon Block Code

Reed-Solomon Block Code is an error-correcting method used in digital communications and storage. It works by adding extra data, called parity symbols, to a block of information. If some of the data gets damaged or lost during transmission, the Reed-Solomon code uses these parity symbols to detect and correct errors, restoring the original message even with partial data corruption. This makes transmissions more reliable, especially over noisy channels like satellites, CDs, and QR codes. Essentially, it’s a smart way to safeguard data by predicting and fixing errors automatically.