The control unit coordinates the sequencing of events within the central processor (CPU) of a computer. The control unit is a critical component of the CPU and is responsible for managing the execution of instructions, fetching data and instructions from memory, decoding instructions, and controlling the flow of data within the processor. It ensures that the various components of the CPU work in a synchronized manner to execute program instructions and perform tasks. The control unit plays a key role in the overall functioning and coordination of the CPU, which is often referred to as the brain of the computer.