Solana has reduced its target slot time from 300 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds, increasing block speed by nearly 17%. This change allows applications to receive faster network updates and reduces the time validators control each slot, which can improve transaction accuracy and reduce failed trades. However, the overall transaction capacity remains unchanged because each slot now carries proportionally less data and computation. The epoch duration shortens from about 36 hours to 30 hours, and a future reduction to 200 milliseconds is planned but not yet scheduled for mainnet. This update benefits users by providing fresher blockchain data but limits offline signing and delayed transaction approvals.
Solana's recent update speeding up block times by 17% provides context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following major cryptocurrencies on Pluang, 46 out of 50 rose today as of Sep 18, 2026 12:31 WIB. Notable movers include SXP down 46.27% at Rp37, COTI up 25.70% at Rp398, and UNI up 24.95% at Rp149.750.
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