The ascii code for a blank space is the decimal number 32, or the binary number 0010 2. why do you think it is important to have a code for a blank space?

In programming blank spaces is used for the NULL value. Null value is useful for sorting algorithms, sorting algorithms stops when they sort a blank space.
In writings we definitely need spaces for readability and formatting. Letters with no spaces are considered 1 word. In example (THISISONEWORD).

There’s also the option of making a new one

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