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Solana speeds up blocks by 17%, but transaction capacity stays the same

CoinDesk·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Solana speeds up blocks by 17%, but transaction capacity stays the same

Solana is cutting its target slot time to 250 milliseconds, speeding up blocks by 17%. This gives apps fresher blockchain data and shortens validators' control windows, but the network reduces the amount of work allowed per slot, so transaction capacity remains unchanged.

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