v.20.3New Feature

Add blockSerializedSize function for disk size calculation without compression

Add blockSerializedSize function (size on disk without compression) #8952 (Azat Khuzhin)
Introduced the blockSerializedSize function to calculate the size on disk of a data block without compression.

Why it matters

This feature allows users to determine the exact serialized size of data blocks as they are stored on disk without any compression applied. It helps in understanding storage requirements, optimizing data layout, and improving resource management.

How to use it

Use the blockSerializedSize() function in your queries to retrieve the uncompressed serialized size of a data block. For example:

SELECT blockSerializedSize() AS size_on_disk FROM table_name