diff --git a/cookbook/specs/axelar.json b/cookbook/specs/axelar.json
index efe2a590ea..f3ff6211d4 100644
--- a/cookbook/specs/axelar.json
+++ b/cookbook/specs/axelar.json
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
                 "data_reliability_enabled": true,
                 "block_distance_for_finalized_data": 0,
                 "blocks_in_finalization_proof": 1,
-                "average_block_time": 5000,
+                "average_block_time": 5800,
                 "allowed_block_lag_for_qos_sync": 2,
                 "shares": 1,
                 "min_stake_provider": {