What is the difference between sys_plugins and v_plugin table.

Hi Team,

 As per my understanding sys_plugin and v_plugin both tables stores meta-data of plugins, but there is major difference in number of activated plugins . If we talk about London release, v_plugin shows 394 activated plugins but sys_plugins shows 623 activated plugins. Why the difference is too high?

How can we find actual list of active and inactive plugins and which table should i use for the same. If there is any other table to get active and inactive plugins , please let me know.

Thanks,

Rajesh Singh