Oracle Error ORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # string, block # string)

Oracle Error Message

ORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # string, block # string)

Reason for the Error

The data block indicated was corrupted, mostly due to software errors.

Solution

Try to restore the segment containing the block indicated. This may involve dropping the segment and recreating it. If there is a trace file, report the errors in it to your ORACLE representative.