Launch on Cardano with Dedicated RPC Nodes

Secure, scalable, and production-ready Cardano RPC access, fully managed and hosted by Chainstack.

Skip the complexities of node maintenance and infrastructure setup. Focus on building while we handle the rest.

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Why Chainstack

Stop overspending on self-hosted nodes

Get reliable, cost-effective Cardano Mainnet access without the hassle of cloud setup and maintenance.

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Unlimited requests

Dedicated Node is the all-access pass to unbounded Web3 development.

Market’s top performance and security combined with limitless customization capabilities.

Secure infra you can trust

Your Cardano node is deployed in a secure, isolated environment with strict access controls, encrypted communication, and continuous monitoring. Hardened, isolated, and always protected.

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Build better on Cardano

Explore how dedicated Cardano nodes can streamline your infrastructure and reduce operational costs. Learn why teams choose Chainstack for reliable blockchain access.

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Performance. That’s more than RPS.

Deploy applications with stable, always-on Cardano Mainnet connectivity at Chainstack Cloud.

“Chainstack shares some of our fundamental values on privacy and has always been reliable and supportive.”

Aleksandras Gaska

Founder & Operations Lead, BlockWallet

“We are pleased to collaborate with Chainstack to make the blockchain experience seamless for users and developers.”

Sandeep Nailwal

Co-Founder & COO, Polygon

“With Chainstack’s full support we’re excited to keep empowering the Arbitrum ecosystem with infrastructure that will continue to provide for the community.”

A.J. Warner

Chief Strategy Officer, Offchain Labs

“Chainstack’s services are the most reliable, cost-effective, and have the support necessary to use as our primary backstop when operating Chainlink nodes.”

Ian Read

Director of Operations, LinkPool

“Chainstack saves us time and resources so our team can focus on accelerating product development and delivering a unifying social hub.”

Khaled Jama

Founder & CEO, Gamerse

“Chainstack was the obvious choice when it comes to scaling our system and improving performance. We’re delighted by the 5-star support we’ve received.”

Sameep Singhania

Co-Founder, QuickSwap

“Chainstack has been a game-changer for us. Their platform made it a breeze to integrate more than 5 chains into our protocol, providing unparalleled ease and speed.”

Michael Semin

Founder & CTO, Stobix

Cardano Mainnet

Dedicated Cardano Mainnet nodes with guaranteed performance, high availability, and full data integrity.

Whether you’re building wallets, analytics, or integrations, Chainstack ensures seamless and reliable access to the Cardano network.

99.99%+ uptime. SOC2 certified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the uptime and performance guarantees?

We offer a 99.99%+ uptime SLA on our dedicated Cardano RPC nodes, backed by enterprise-grade infrastructure optimized for low-latency and high-throughput performance.

How long does it take to activate access after submitting a request?

You will receive your connection credentials after our support team processes your request, which typically takes 1–2 business days.

What pricing or billing options are available for RPC access?

We offer flexible monthly and annual billing plans. Dedicated node deployment requires a Pro plan subscription and higher.

Dedicated Node compute per hour price starts from $0.50 across all paid subscription plans.

Can I monitor usage or performance metrics of my node?

Yes, we provide a user dashboard with real-time metrics, including request counts, latency, and system health, allowing you to monitor and optimize your usage.

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Learn more about Cardano

What is Cardano?

Cardano uses the Ouroboros PoS protocol and a formally-verified Haskell codebase; its EUTxO ledger enables on-chain governance and upcoming Hydra scaling heads.

How to get Cardano RPC endpoint?

Create a free account at Chainstack and log in to the console. Click Add node, pick Cardano (mainnet or testnet), and deploy a dedicated node in seconds. When the node shows as running, go to Access & credentials to copy your HTTPS and WebSocket RPC endpoints.

How to run a Cardano node?

Chainstack offers a Global Node so you can reach Ouroboros blocks without touching cabal. For stake-pool operators, a Dedicated Node keeps peers and relays isolated. Self-hosting will have you chasing nix packages, KES renewals, and multiple relay topologies.

What is Cardano RPC API?

Cardano lacks native JSON-RPC; instead, cardano-wallet offers a REST API where calls like /v2/transactions submit CBOR-encoded payloads. Local IPC sockets provide deeper node control for stake pools. Third-party bridges create JSON-RPC shims for EVM-style tooling.

How much does it cost to run a Cardano RPC?

Cardano’s Haskell node plus DB-Sync can climb to US $120-250 / month once you figure high IOPS disks and snapshots. Maintenance overhead is non-trivial. Many builders minimize cost by tapping Chainstack’s managed Cardano endpoints instead.

Is Cardano RPC free?

Cardano public relays expose free REST, yet service can be patchy when epochs roll. Chainstack’s free package guarantees 3 million consistent Cardano requests instead.

How to setup a Cardano RPC?

Copy the Cardano API endpoint from Chainstack. Configure it in Nami wallet’s custom backend or point cardano-wallet-js at that URL for seamless calls.

Notes for Cardano API

Cardano RPC nodes allow seamless integration with the Cardano chain via a standardized JSON-RPC interface. This enables developers to call chain functions as if running locally. Use the official Blockfrost SDKs available for both JavaScript and Python environments.