Overview
CardanoScan Pools is a free directory for browsing every Cardano stake pool in one place. It lets anyone compare pools side by side before delegating ADA, with clear numbers on size, fees, rewards, and how reliably each pool produces blocks. The page is built for delegators, but pool operators use the same tool to keep an eye on their own performance.
The directory is part of Cardanoscan, a wider block explorer built by Strica, a Cardano-focused team that also makes Typhon Wallet. Pools are listed in random order so larger operators do not always show up first, and a built-in Telegram bot can send updates straight to your phone.1
CardanoScan covers the live Cardano network plus two test versions used by developers, and the same data is available through a paid programming interface for builders.2
Key Features
- Compare any pool side by side. Every pool page shows the size, fees, declared pledge, and a track record of blocks produced, which are the main things delegators need before picking1.
- Random pool order. Pools are shown in a random listing so the biggest operators do not dominate the top spots, which helps smaller pools get noticed1.
- Operator dashboards. Pool operators can claim their listing and edit their profile, making it easier for delegators to tell who is behind a given pool1.
- Telegram alerts. The Cardanoscan bot sends notifications about pool updates and block production, so you do not need to keep refreshing a page.
- One place for governance too. The same site also shows Cardano governance activity, including votes and proposals, so delegators can follow how the network is run alongside their staking decisions.
What to Expect
Visitors land on a sortable list of every registered Cardano stake pool, with key delegation numbers visible at a glance. Clicking into a pool opens a deeper page with charts of past rewards, blocks produced, fee changes, and the operator profile. There is also a toggle for retired or inactive pools, plus quick links to other parts of the explorer like transactions, blocks, and token pages.
Beyond delegators, the broader CardanoScan site is a daily tool for developers, traders, and anyone watching what is happening on Cardano. The team runs its own pools, called CSN1 and CSN2, and contributes open-source code used by Ledger Live and Minswap. That deep involvement in the network shows up in how thorough and up to date the data on CardanoScan tends to be.
