MonitoringCryptoProtocol changeFirst tracked 2026-09-19Last changed 2026-09-19
Current outcome
Solana reduced its target slot time from 300 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds, marking a nearly 17% speedup in block production and the network's third such optimization since August.
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Solana's Heartbeat Quickens: Block Times Fall 17% in Latest Speed Upgrade
Solana reduced its target slot time from 300 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds, marking a nearly 17% speedup in block production and the network's third such optimization since August.
Source evidence: Decrypt