lambdaclass / lambdaclass/ethlambda

Delay block/attestation processing for a few seconds if it arrives early

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Rust
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Description

Sometimes a block or attestation might arrive early. We should still store it and retry after a few seconds.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the block and attestation processing entry points to find where arrivals that are too early are currently handled. Confirm how early items can be stored and retried after a short delay, then verify that both blocks and attestations are eventually processed successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
blockchain, distributed-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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