​KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – blocking factor:
Blocking factor refers to how data is grouped into blocks when being transferred to or from storage devices such as disks. It indicates the size of each data chunk handled during input or output operations. Even if only a small amount of data is requested, the entire block is typically read or written.
The term can also describe how many records are stored within a single block. For example, if a block can hold multiple records of fixed size, the blocking factor represents how many of those records fit into one block, affecting storage efficiency and performance.