Understanding the Lynx Blockchain Statistics Report
Published: January 2025 | Last updated: January 2025
The Lynx blockchain generates a statistical report in its debug log every 25 blocks after the Lynx daemon starts running. This means when you first start your Lynx node, it begins counting blocks from that moment, and after it has processed 25 new blocks, it produces its first statistical report. Each subsequent report comes after another 25 blocks have been processed. These reports provide crucial information about block creation timing across different time periods, helping node operators monitor the health and performance of the network.
Report Format
The report presents data in the following format:
Understanding Each Metric
Last Hour Statistics
last hour: 295s (13 blk)
The average block time in the last hour was 295 seconds
13 blocks were created during this period
This helps identify very recent network performance
Daily Statistics
day: 307s (283 blk)
The average block time over the last 24 hours was 307 seconds
283 blocks were created during this period
This provides a view of short-term network stability
Weekly Statistics
week: 305s (1981 blk)
The average block time over the last 7 days was 305 seconds
1981 blocks were created during this period
This shows medium-term network performance trends
Fortnightly Statistics
fortnight: 305s (3973 blk)
The average block time over the last 14 days was 305 seconds
3973 blocks were created during this period
This provides additional context for medium-term trends
Monthly Statistics
month: 304s (7947 blk)
The average block time over the last 30 days was 304 seconds
7947 blocks were created during this period
This represents long-term network performance
Interpreting the Data
Target Analysis
Remember that Lynx targets a 300-second (5-minute) block time. In the example:
The hourly average (295s) is very close to target
The daily average (307s) shows strong stability near the target
The longer-term averages show slight deviation, which is normal
Network Health Indicators
This report helps identify:
Short-term network conditions (hourly/daily metrics)
Long-term stability trends (weekly/monthly metrics)
Potential network issues (significant deviations from expected values)
Block production consistency across different timeframes
Important Considerations
The report updates every 25 blocks, providing regular network health snapshots
Short-term fluctuations are normal and expected
Longer-term averages should trend toward the 300-second target
Block counts help verify network participation and consensus
Multiple timeframes help distinguish between temporary fluctuations and systemic issues
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