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TeachMeFinance.com - explain block block -- the smallest square or rectangular portion of a city or town surrounded by four streets. A block may be wholly or partially occupied by buildings or be vacant land. historic definition... Block -- The term applied to a large number of shares of stock, as 5,000 of 10,000 shares ; or a large amount of bonds , as $500,000 or $1,000,000. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.