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How Does the Block Time of a Blockchain Affect Oracle Front-Running Vulnerability?

A shorter block time reduces the window of opportunity for an attacker to anticipate and exploit an oracle update. If the time between blocks is very short, the attacker has less time to observe the pending oracle transaction in the mempool, calculate a profitable trade, and submit their front-running transaction with a higher fee.

Conversely, a longer block time provides a wider window, making the oracle update more vulnerable to pre-emptive trading.

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