Cryptocurrency Q&A What does "shard" mean?

What does "shard" mean?

SamuraiCourageous SamuraiCourageous Tue Nov 19 2024 | 6 answers 1714
I came across the term 'shard' in a technical document and I'm not sure what it means. Can someone explain the meaning of 'shard' in a simple and clear way? What does "shard" mean?

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CryptoLodestar CryptoLodestar Thu Nov 21 2024
This term is commonly used to describe the broken pieces of brittle materials.

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DondaejiDelightfulCharm DondaejiDelightfulCharm Thu Nov 21 2024
Pottery is an example of such brittle materials that can shatter into shards.

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Ilaria Ilaria Thu Nov 21 2024
When pottery breaks, it often splits into several sharp and irregular pieces.

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Elena Elena Thu Nov 21 2024
Shard is a noun that refers to a piece or fragment.

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Giulia Giulia Thu Nov 21 2024
It is pronounced as ˈshärd.

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