Block Height
Cardano
Block Height is the number of blocks in the ADA blockchain since the genesis block.
Why it matters
It is the fundamental clock of the network and schedules events like scheduled issuance reductions.
How it is built
Each produced block increments the height by one.
What to watch
Block height determines the issuance schedule and marks progress toward the next scheduled issuance reduction.
Measured on this chain
Block Height on Cardano last read 4,149 on Aug 24, 2026, a change of +1.29% over 30 days, ranging from 2,518 (Nov 21, 2025) to 4,468 (Jun 3, 2026).
- Latest reading
- 4,149
- Aug 24, 2026
- Change
- 1d +2.12%
- 30d +1.29%
- 90d -0.36%
- 1y -3.29%
- Range
- Low 2,518·Nov 21, 2025
- High 4,468·Jun 3, 2026
- Coverage
- Jun 16, 2024 — Aug 24, 2026
- 800 readings
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 4,283 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 4,196 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 4,294 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 4,298 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 4,191 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 4,366 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 4,358 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 4,259 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 4,302 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 4,171 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 4,063 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 4,149 |
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