XRP LEDGER · MAINNET VALIDATOR

BLKHAWK
NODE

A personal hobby project: an XRP Ledger validator run for learning. Educational only. Domain-verified.

Live network xrp-ledger.toml
VALIDATOR PUBLIC KEY nHBkkQ2u5Gg9qKxDXweRwk51Qa6cKoaCBR8DjcAn5vWR9mHLExSx
PREFLIGHT CHECKING
LATEST VALIDATED LEDGER
107,800,000
CLOSED 3s ago
TXNS 000
INTERVAL 3.9s
  • Network feed
  • Signed manifest · domain set
  • Domain attestation published
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Live network

Read live in your browser from public XRP Ledger servers. No values are entered by hand.

Validated ledger
107,800,000
updates every close
Last close (UTC)
00:00:00
ledger close time
Proposers last round
35
validators in consensus
Base fee
0.00001
XRP per transaction
Account reserve
1 XRP
+ owner reserve per object
Full-history ledgers
107.8M
on the serving node
Network server build
3.4.1
reported by the public node

Source: connecting…

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Validator

Basic facts about this node and a live check of its domain verification.

At a glance

Network
XRPL Mainnet
Keys
Generated & kept offline
Identity
Domain-verified
Operator
BLKHAWK NODE

Domain verification

blkhawknode.com Two-way link: the validator's signed manifest names this domain, and this domain publishes a signed attestation for the validator.
  • Manifest domain blkhawknode.com
  • Manifest sequence 2
  • xrp-ledger.toml served
  • Attestation present
Verify the domain on xrpl.org → Check the TOML on xrpl.org →
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Security practices

Maintained to an aviation standard: written checklists, logged changes and a backup before every change.

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Offline keys

Master keys were generated and are kept offline.

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Prompt security updates

Security patches are applied promptly.

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Preflight process

A documented change and preflight process, with a backup before every change.

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Verified and public

Domain-verified validator key and a public live status panel on this page.

Security contact

To report a security issue, please email privately and allow reasonable time for a fix before public disclosure.

[email protected]
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About the operator

The operator is retired after 21 years in the US Military. BLKHAWK NODE is a retirement hobby.

It is run carefully and by the book. Every change follows a written checklist, gets a backup first, and passes a preflight check before the validator goes back on the network. The keys are generated offline and kept offline.

BLKHAWK NODE is a personal hobby project run for learning about the XRP Ledger. It is educational only, is not a business, and does not earn or seek money.

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Known scams and staying safe

As blockchain becomes part of everyday life, knowing the common scam patterns helps everyone stay safe. Each item links to an official public resource. A request to send coins, click an unexpected link, connect a wallet or share a key is a reliable warning sign.

For families and young people

    Scam safety in 60 seconds

    A short educational video on spotting common scams. Video coming soon.

    REPORT A SCAM
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    Last reviewed Oct 2026. Links go to official public resources; this site is not affiliated with any agency. Educational only. Not legal or financial advice.

    Contact

    Questions about this learning project, or a security issue to report? Email below.

    [email protected] Follow @blkhawknode on X