slot

Each 12-second slot gives one validator the opportunity to propose a new block.每个 12 秒的时隙赋予一个验证者提议新区块的机会。

If the assigned validator misses their slot, the block is skipped and the validator may be penalised.如果指定的验证者错过了其时隙，该区块将被跳过，并且该验证者可能会受到惩罚。