Hedera vs Cardano

Real-time TPS

Hedera TPS is 18X more than Cardano TPS

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20.51 tx/s
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1.15 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Hedera max TPS is 284X more than Cardano max TPS

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3,302 tx/s
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11.62 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Hedera max theoretical TPS is 555X more than Cardano max theoretical TPS

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10,000 tx/s
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18.02 tx/s

Block Time

Hedera block time is 89.94% less than Cardano block time

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2.01s
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19.98s

Finality

Hedera finality is 94.16% less than Cardano finality

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7s
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2m

Type

Hedera and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Hedera council governance is worse than Cardano on-chain governance

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Council
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On-chain

Launch Date

Hedera was launched 2 years after Cardano

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Sep 16, 2019
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Sep 27, 2017

Hedera vs Cardano Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About Hedera

Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.

About Cardano

Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.

Blockchains Socials

Hedera Socials

Cardano Socials