block size string of control file 'string' does not match DB_BLOCK_SIZE (string)

Solution ID: ORA-00218

Type: Oracle

Arguments: block size string of control file 'string' does not match DB_BLOCK_SIZE (string)

Cause

The block size as stored in the control file header is different from the value of the initialization parameter DB_BLOCK_SIZE. This might be due to an incorrect setting of DB_BLOCK_SIZE, or else might indicate that the control file has either been corrupted or belongs to a different database.

Actions

Restore a good copy of the control file. If the control file is known to be clean set the DB_BLOCK_SIZE to match control file headers block size value.