Cardano Node 10.6.2

Cardano Stake Pool installation guide for dummies (Linux)

The guide is updated for Mainnet with cardano-node 10.6.2.

If you are upgrading from an older release, use the upgrade section and validate configs before restarting production nodes.

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📯 Before we start

Stake pool operator requirements

• Basic Linux administration skills

• Be ready to update the node whenever a new release is published

• Keep security + backups as a first-class concern (keys, firewall, SSH hardening)

Hardware requirements for a stake pool

Mainnet (recommended)

• 2–3 Linux servers (1 block producer + 1–2 relays)

  • OS: Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 LTS or Debian 12+

  • CPU: 2+ vCPU (4 vCPU preferred)

  • RAM: 24 GB (for InMemory backend) / 8+ GB (for OnDisk backend)

  • Storage: 300 GB minimum (350+ GB recommended, SSD)

  • Network: stable 10+ Mbps, low packet loss

• Offline machine for cold keys

• Hardware wallet (strongly recommended)

Testnet / pre-prod

• Similar setup with lower pressure, but keep at least:

  • 2 vCPU

  • 16 GB RAM recommended

  • 150+ GB SSD

👉 This guide uses Ubuntu 24.04 LTS examples. 👉 Support group: https://t.me/StakePool247help

This guide is based on official Cardano docs + operator best practice, with practical commands and safer defaults.

Useful communities:

👉 StakePool247 Support Group: https://t.me/StakePool247help

👉 Cardano StakePool Workgroup: https://t.me/CardanoStakePoolWorkgroup

👉 Cardano Community Tech Support: https://t.me/CardanoCommunityTechSupport