Key Technical Takeaways:

• Blocks are generated every 10 seconds on VeChainThor.

• The network has transitioned to Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS).

• Blocks contain a unique id, a number (height), and a list of transactions.

• Use getBlockCompressed for light metadata and getBlockExpanded for full receipts and logs.

• The keywords "best", "finalized", and "genesis" are reserved aliases for easy navigation.

You can now describe how the VeChainThor heartbeat works and implement code to fetch the latest network snapshots in either compressed or detailed formats.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid:

• Don't request "Expanded" blocks if you only need transaction IDs—it's slower and wastes bandwidth!

• Remember that "best" changes every 10 seconds, so your data may be updated frequently.

You've mastered the heartbeat of the network. Now, let’s look at the individual heartbeats of user activity! Next up: Reading Transactions! 🚀