A block for use in constructing a multiple course retaining wall. The
block has a substantially planar top surface, a front surface, wherein
said front surface is of a substantially curvilinear shape, a rear
surface, opposed side surfaces, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface
has a predetermined area and a non-planar portion, with the non-planar
portion comprising a continuous area making up at least one-quarter of
the bottom surface and creating a cavity between the bottom surface of
the block and a top surface of a lower course of blocks when the block is
placed on the top surface of the lower course of blocks. The cavity
allows dirt and other foreign matter to exist between successive courses
of blocks without creating instability between the block and the lower
course of blocks.