Blocks
Wait Block
Pause workflow execution for a specified duration
The Wait block pauses workflow execution for a specified duration. Use it to add delays between steps -- for example, waiting before retrying a failed API call, spacing out notification emails, or implementing cooling-off periods.
Configuration
| Option | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
duration | number | Wait time value |
unit | string | Time unit: seconds, minutes, hours, days |
Example Patterns
Retry with Delay
Stripe (create charge) -> Condition (failed?)
-> True: Wait (30 seconds) -> Stripe (retry charge)Spaced Notifications
Invoice Created -> Email (send invoice)
-> Wait (3 days) -> Condition (paid?)
-> False: Email (send reminder)Cooling-Off Period
Contract Signed -> Wait (24 hours) -> Condition (not cancelled?)
-> True: Stripe (process payment)