file I/O and block I/O

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Hi list,
i have heard the terms file I/O and block I/O. I have very basic question:-
What is difference between file I/O and block I/O ??
I mean file I/O itself a block I/O, isn't it?

Can anyone explain in details, i shall be highly thankful.

~Vijay

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