Each block can be individually managed, making it highly efficient for random read and write operations.
Block storage is a cloud storage type that divides data into fixed-sized blocks, typically ranging from 512 bytes to several megabytes. It functions at a lower level than file storage and doesn't have a file structure. Block storage is suitable for applications that require fast and direct data access and control, such as databases and virtual machines. Each block can be individually managed, making it highly efficient for random read and write operations. Block storage is often used when applications demand high performance and data consistency, as it allows for low-level control over data storage.