Recording medium having data structure for managing at least a data area of the recording medium and recording and reproducing methods and apparatuses

摘要

The data structure on the recording medium includes a temporary defect management area storing a data block. The data block includes sequential recording information and a temporary definition structure. The sequential recording information provides information on continuous recording areas in the data area of the recording medium. The temporary definition structure includes at least one pointer to information in the temporary defect management area.