Convert Block to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes)
Please provide values below to convert Block [block] to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) [GB], or Convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) to Block.
How to Convert Block to Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes)
1 block = 5.12e-07 GB
Example: convert 15 block to GB:
15 block = 15 × 5.12e-07 GB = 7.68e-06 GB
Block to Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) Conversion Table
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Block
A block is a fixed-size unit of data storage, typically used in digital storage systems such as blockchain, disk drives, and memory devices.
History/Origin
The concept of a block originated with early data storage and computer memory management, evolving significantly with the advent of blockchain technology in the 2000s, where blocks are used to record transactions in a secure, decentralized ledger.
Current Use
Blocks are widely used in data storage systems, blockchain networks, and file systems to organize, manage, and secure data efficiently.
Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes)
A gigabyte (GB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes (10^9 bytes).
History/Origin
The gigabyte was introduced as part of the decimal system of data measurement, aligning with SI prefixes, to standardize data sizes. It became widely adopted with the rise of digital storage devices in the late 20th century.
Current Use
Gigabytes are commonly used to measure data storage capacity in computers, smartphones, and other digital devices, as well as data transfer rates and file sizes in various applications.