Cardano

Discover Cardano, a proof-of-stake blockchain designed for sustainable dApps. Explore its unique approach to scalability and security.

The Cardano RPC documentation provides developers with the tools to interact programmatically with the Cardano blockchain. The guide includes detailed API endpoints for querying blockchain data, managing transactions, and interacting with smart contracts on Cardano’s secure, proof-of-stake (PoS) network. Cardano’s dual-layer architecture, designed for scalability and security, supports the development of decentralized applications in a sustainable manner. Developers can use this documentation to efficiently build and deploy dApps while adhering to Cardano’s best practices.

Related: 📚 Supported Blockchains • 🌐 RPC Nodes Cardano • 🔗 Official Cardano Website

Blockchain RPC Gateway for Cardano

Cardano RPC networks

mainnet
https://cardano-mainnet.gateway.tatum.io
preprod
https://cardano-preprod.gateway.tatum.io

Connect to Cardano and Fetch the Latest Block

This widget lets you instantly query the latest block height (or equivalent) for Cardano using a chain-specific RPC method like eth_blockNumber, getblockcount, or getBlockHeight. Useful for connectivity checks, uptime monitoring, or API testing.

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Retrieve Cardano Node Status or Client Version via RPC

Use this pre-configured request to get version or status information for your connected Cardano node. Whether it's web3_clientVersion, getblockchaininfo, or chain-specific endpoints, the method is optimized for each supported blockchain.

Available Cardano interfaces

Cardano - Rosetta

Cardano - Tatum API