When we create a physical dataset we specify dcb parameter
block size.What is the use of Blocking?

Answer Posted / saravana

Blocking must be in multiples of LRECL. for eg,
DCB=(REFCM=FB,LRECL=80,BLKSIZE=800) It specifies a group of
record length into one single block field.

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