Context
- The Solana blockchain grows in blocks (identified by the slot number)
- Each block is transmitted and stored (blockstore) using data shreds.
- Each data shred is a 1kB piece identified by (slot, shred index).
- A data shred batch (list of shreds with same slot covering a contiguous range of indicies) is reassembled into an entry batch.
- An entry batch contains multiple entries.
- An entry contains a PoH tick and a list of transactions (can be empty).
- Mainnet slot 0 as an entry batch with size > 1. IOW, a single data shred with multiple entries.
- Later mainnet slots usually have entry batches with size 1. IOW, a single entry that is split across multiple shreds.
Question
I'm desigining an archival solution for Solana blockchain data. To understand the design better, I'm looking for info on entry and shred limitations.
What is the max limit, if any, or practical limit for:
- Data shred count per slot
- Entry count per data shred batch
- Data shred batch size in bytes
- Entry size in bytes
