Schema.org is it really that good for SEO

HI guys I read about schema.org so I was wondering is that really the next big thing that will improve websites alot in terms of SEO search engine optimization

Whats your opinion about it?

Do you think creating websites using schema.org/ its is a must do nowdays?

The blog of schema.org was hosted by blogger(blogspot). Why is that? Is it affiliated with Blogger? Or Googlel? (Sorry for not being informed with it)