# The BSV Ledger

Now that you’ve been introduced to the BSV Ledger as the global history of all BSV transactions, let’s delve deeper into the database element of the BSV network. The BSV Ledger functions as a global record of all transactions across the network, providing a shared source of truth for peers interacting with it.

You may have heard of the term “blockchain.” In this section, we’ll explore how BSV revolutionizes accounting and clarify what the BSV blockchain truly is.


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