Solana Accelerates Block Production by 17% While Maintaining Transaction Throughput
Solana, the high‑performance Layer 1 blockchain known for its fast transaction finality and low fees, has announced a significant protocol upgrade that shortens its slot duration by roughly 17 percent. The new target slot time is now set at 250 milliseconds, down from the previous 300 milliseconds. This change is designed to provide developers and users with more up‑to‑date blockchain data, reduc…
Sept. 18, 2026, 6:16 a.m.