Blog landing page stripped of blog content but can't remove blog block. Wanting to keep it there if can't remove or page type changed

Newbie here. I selected a blog template. The blog's first page was automatically set to 'home' as the landing page (but has a pen icon in Pages). I added blocks to the layout to flesh the design out and stripped the blog block on the homepage of content and then attempted to remove the blog block on the page  (I have two other sections for events and writing on other pages so no longer need it on the homepage) but it wouldn't allow me to remove blog block. I thought I could duplicate the page and change the home destination but it wouldn't let me. My question is: Is it possible to remove the blog block from a homepage? Or is it possible to change the page type (from pen icon to page icon in Pages).  Lastly - OR is it possible for me to just keep all as is and keep the empty collapsed blog block on my homepage esp since I already designed the page, and it not cause issues.  I plan to walk client through purchasing template today subscription and want to be sure all will be fine.   I can't select new template.  Site is almost done. THANKS and appreciate anyone's help/advice!

Thanks so much Ziggy 🙂  It worked! I'm relieved it was as easy as what you outlined!