Im started mining a week ago.
My rate (sol/s) is low because im using a single core cpu.
Its mining a 3 Sol/s, but my balance still 0.
Im install everything following user guide
You have 3 Sol/sec, your competing against pools that have close to or over 1,000,000 Sol/sec
You won’t mine any zcash on your own anytime soon with those numbers. You’re best off to join a pool, but at 3 Sol/sec you’ll probably spend more in electricity costs then what you will mine.
I’m fond of zmine. It has a very clean interface, payments are prompt and reliable. It’s probably due a block every two days at this point. Larger pools will solve more blocks per day, but you’ll get a smaller share, so if you’re patient the zec payout is the same over time.