Stats on compact block reconstructions

The analysis of the "Block Propagation Delay History" graph provided by KIT reveals interesting trends in block propagation delays over the past year. It highlights a consistent decline in the delay times for the 90% line, which suggests an improvement in the speed at which most of the network accepts new blocks. Conversely, the delay for the 50% line has not shown any significant change, indicating a stable median delay time across the network.

This observation raises questions about the relationship between these propagation delays and the compact block reconstruction rate. Typically, one might expect some level of correlation between how quickly blocks are propagated and the efficiency with which they are reconstructed. The disparity in trends between the 90% and 50% lines could suggest varying factors influencing these metrics, or perhaps different efficiencies in network technologies and methodologies used across different nodes. Further investigation into how these elements interplay could provide deeper insights into network dynamics and optimizations.