# Blocks

An automation is a sequence of blocks, where each block completes an action or acts as a trigger. What each block does is described here.

Automations are designed to be simple to build and easy to visualize. You can build automations with the no-code automations editor by selecting workflow blocks and ordering them into a logical sequence. Each block is configurable, which lets you create specific workflows that meet your specific use cases.

## Block essentials

Block essentials covers the common features and configurations for all automation blocks.

## Basic blocks

The most common blocks that make up any automation.

## List blocks

Blocks designed for processing list data.

## Advanced blocks

Specialized blocks that have a specific function in an automation.

## Cloud storage blocks

Specialized blocks that are used with connected cloud applications.

## Connector blocks

Connectors let you access external data sources to integrate into your automation.