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List of Block Types

The following block types exist and this is what they do. I'm always getting confust

Block Type What They Say
What I say
Reusable Blocks Reusable blocks allows you to save and reuse them in other posts, pages, and also you can export them to use on your other WordPress websites.  Blocks as symlinks
Block Variations

Block Variations is the API that allows a block to have similar versions of it, but all these versions share some common functionality. Each block variation is differentiated from the others by setting some initial attributes or inner blocks. Then at the time when a block is inserted these attributes and/or inner blocks are applied.

A great way to understand this API better is by using the embed block as an example.

Blocks as a function

Block Pattern Block Patterns are a collection of predefined blocks that you can insert into posts and pages and then customize with your own content. Using a Block Pattern can reduce the time required to create content on your site, as well as being a great way to learn how different blocks can be combined to produce interesting effects. Blocks as a blueprint