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Block
A data set is an ordered list of blocks. Each block has a name and a set
of attributes. Two types of blocks exist:
Blocks are accessed by number. The number of a block can be found from
its name with the blockNr function.
The following functions can be called with a block handle:
- name Returns the name of the block.
- number Returns the block number.
XMM-Newton SOC/SSC -- 2005-08-15