# What is the current minimal active stake for minting 1 block/month?

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**Category:** Operate a Stake Pool\
**Created:** [26 May 2021 22:37 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/what-is-the-current-minimal-active-stake-for-minting-1-block-month/62955 "2021-05-26T22:37:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [27 May 2021 06:12 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/what-is-the-current-minimal-active-stake-for-minting-1-block-month/62955/2 "2021-05-27T06:12:42Z")

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To mint one block per epoch you’ll need …

```auto
TotalStake / BlocksPerEpoch => ActiveStakePerBlock
22.85b / 21600 => 1,058m

```

An epoch has 5 days, so you’ll need 1/6 of that. i.e. 176k. Whether it is profitable to run a stake pool is [explored here](https://forum.cardano.org/t/current-operators-actual-cost-to-operate-vs-actual-returns-thoughts/59158/10) in greater detail.

Cost per block is a factor, not only for the SPO but for the delegator too. In case you’re not decided and also consider delegating, it may be a good idea to look for a pool with solid tech skills and [low effective cost](https://forum.cardano.org/t/astor-has-paid-out-the-first-dividend-to-loyal-delegators/53524).

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