Difference between a data block, an extent and a segment

On June 23, 2009 / By admin / In Oracle / Reply

Explain the difference between a data block, an extent and a segment.

 

A data block is the smallest unit of logical storage for a database object. As objects grow they take chunks of additional storage that are composed of contiguous data blocks. These groupings of contiguous data blocks are called extents. All the extents that an object takes when grouped together are considered the segment of the database object.

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