Database Provenance

Database provenance refers to the record of the origin and history of data within a database. It tracks where data came from, how it was created, modified, or combined over time. This information helps users understand the trustworthiness, accuracy, and lineage of data, making it easier to verify results, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data quality. Essentially, provenance provides transparency about the data's journey, ensuring that stakeholders can trace back to its source and understand the processes that affected it.