Block

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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Sequence of binary bits that comprise the input, output, State, and Round Key. The length of a sequence is the number of bits it contains. Blocks are also interpreted as arrays of bytes.

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: Sequence of binary bits that comprise the input, output, State, and Round Key. The length of a sequence is the number of bits it contains. Blocks are also interpreted as arrays of bytes.

FIPS PUB 1971 senseview framework →

§1: Sequence of binary bits that comprise the input, output, State, and Round Key. The length of a sequence is the number of bits it contains. Blocks are also interpreted as arrays of bytes.