epoch

Phonetic: /ˈɛpək/

Part of Speech: noun

Category: To be determined

An epoch, in general, is a measure of time, or of blockchain progression, on a given blockchain. In Ethereum Proof of Stake, an epoch consists of 32 slots, each lasting 12 seconds, for a total of 6.4 minutes per epoch. There is additional functionality built upon the epoch measure in the Beacon Chain to help ensure security and proper operation of the Chain.

Definition source: Mapachurro probably wrote this.

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The time, i.e. number of slots, for which a leader schedule is valid.

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