I am new to the solana and exploring the web3js part for solana. I came across the term "epoch". I know what the epoch is which we normally use for timestamp. But in solana, the definition of epoch is quite different. I read the official documentation but could not properly understood the meaning of epoch. Can anyone please explain what exactly the epoch is in solana?
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From Epoch in Solana and Slot in Solana.
Epoch
The time, i.e. number of slots, for which a leader schedule is valid.
Slot
The period of time for which each leader ingests transactions and produces a block. Collectively, slots create a logical clock. Slots are ordered sequentially and non-overlapping, comprising roughly equal real-world time as per PoH.
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