Zcash Devs Eye 20-Second Blocks Days After Major Network Overhaul

Zcash developers have proposed cutting the network's target block interval from 25 seconds to 20 seconds under draft Network Upgrade 7.1, just days after a major overhaul reduced block times to 25 seconds. The proposal follows the recent network upgrade that already shortened block times, with developers now pushing for a further reduction through the draft upgrade specification. The move matters because faster block times can improve transaction confirmation speeds and network throughput for the privacy-focused chain. What to watch next is whether the 20-second target advances through the NU 7.1 process and how the Zcash community and miners respond to the proposed cadence change.