* the exception.
 *
 * <p>Consumer compatibility: Versions 1.6-rc-1 and later use this type.</p>
 * <p>Provider compatibility: Versions prior to 1.8-rc-1 did not attach any cause to this exception.</p>
 *
 * DO NOT CHANGE THIS CLASS. It is part of the cross-version protocol.
 *
 * @since 1.6-rc-1
 */

// limitations under the License.

// Package ledger implements a modified map with three unique characteristics:
// 1. every unique state of the map is given a unique hash
// 2. prior states of the map are retained for a fixed period of time
// 2. given a previous hash, we can retrieve a previous state from the map, if it is still retained.
package ledger

import (
	"encoding/base64"
	"time"

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