# Blocks Column

Blocks sections includes all the essential functional blocks for you the prepare and deploy your scenarios:

<figure><img src="/files/1sC92vBgoowMHguPuAnV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Blocks Section</p></figcaption></figure>

You may find the detailed description about each block under [All Blocks](/function-blocks/blocks-reference.md).

Each blocks section is divided into several tabs:

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<summary>Input/Output</summary>

Input/Output section includes blocks that are responsible for supplying data your scenarios and export out.

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<summary>Data/Logic</summary>

This tab include manipulation of data types outside of images, such as:

* Strings (texts)
* Numbers
* Logical data (true-false)
* Dictionaries, key-value based special containers

</details>

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<summary>Image Transformers</summary>

Here, all function blocks that manipulate image data, such as:

<figure><img src="/files/BWecyeowZ9psPlFPChTT" alt="" width="450"><figcaption><p>Blur Transformer</p></figcaption></figure>

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<summary>Detections/Shapes</summary>

Here, necessary function blocks for detection of shapes and patterns can be found:

<figure><img src="/files/KnIsb9oWl73iRyz69U62" alt="" width="450"><figcaption><p>Detect Reference Block</p></figcaption></figure>

</details>

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<summary>AI Blocks</summary>

Integrates AI algorithms for advanced image analysis and processing:

<figure><img src="/files/2CELofPjZcAr2Nd8j278" alt="" width="450"><figcaption><p>Detect Reference Block</p></figcaption></figure>

</details>

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<summary>Custom Blocks</summary>

All plugins and user created custom blocks can be shown here.

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