# States ### Opens A batch enters the "Queued" state under one of two conditions: * There are 100 validators in the batch. * The batch has been open for 2 hours. ### **Queued** In the "Queued" state, the batch is prepared for execution. It can be initiated manually or automatically when someone attempts to join the batch. Our system also checks for queued batches hourly to start them. ### **Executing** When a batch is "Executing," it typically indicates a failure. Execution speed is expected to be under then seconds. If a batch remains in this state for four hours, it expires. ### **Expired** Manual intervention is required to retry the batch. *** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.heroglyphs.com/heroglyphs/validators/attestation-medals-and-badges/states.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.