I joined the kano.is pool based on the pool history of getting 2-4 and sometimes 5 or 6 blocks per day.
More than a few people here also spoke highly if kano.is (CK Pool).
There hasn't been a Block found since 2016‑12‑12 13:30:39
As a first time miner (almost 3 days now) This is getting frustrating to say the least.
Is there a better pool that anyone can recommend that is one of the smaller pools?
I don't want to join a huge pool that will contribute to the monopoly of hashing by one pool.
Thanks all.
It's totally understandable given your relatively new status. It's more fun watching steady payouts occur even any particular one of them does not make a meaningful difference.
If you are looking for other alternatives, you may start with blockchain.info and see their pools status. Pick one from the list that ranks, say, between #5~#10, should ensure you can expect a less volatile payout stream, while not contributing to the top dominators.
I personally like ViaBTC. especially if you are seeking for steadier income. Weigh between PPS and PPLNS and see which one works better for your personally. and they also have transaction accelerator function, which is absolutely great! I have used that tool a few times to consolidate several mini wallet balances with only paying 0.0001 btc for each.