Ethereum Network Status (Live)
Network status: NORMAL. Network is operating normally. Standard fees apply.
Network stress is moderate (46/100). Standard Way gas is usually fine.
Full Network Intelligence Dashboard
| Metric | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Network Status | NORMAL | Network is operating normally. Standard fees apply. |
| Health Score | 46/100 | Network stress is moderate (46/100). Standard Way gas is usually fine. |
| Inclusion Pressure Index (IPI) | 46/100 — MEDIUM | Moderate competition. Standard Way gas gives reliable next-block inclusion. |
| Spike Score | 35/100 | conditions are slightly elevated above baseline |
| Fee Competition (P90–P50) | 0.931914 GWEI | Moderate spread suggests some competitive bidding in the priority-fee auction. |
| Block Speed Pressure | 60% | Most blocks are near or over 90% capacity — sustained high demand is driving fees up. |
| Block Utilization | 46.2% | Block space is available. Transactions confirm without significant competition. |
| Tx per minute (est.) | 1616 | Elevated activity — ~1,616 tx/min. Fees may run above quiet periods. |
| Gas Price (Standard) | 0.09298 GWEI | Current cost for Standard Way inclusion |
| Last Block | 25167756 | Avg block time: ~12s |
Fee Reference at Current Network State
| Period | Avg Gas (GWEI) |
|---|---|
| Current | 0.09298 |
| 1 Hour avg | 0.14486 |
| 24 Hour avg | 0.11258 |
| 7 Day avg | 0.16412 |
Updated: 21:11 UTC
Is the Ethereum Network Congested Right Now?
Current Ethereum network status is NORMAL with a health score of 46/100 and Inclusion Pressure Index of 46/100 (MEDIUM). Network is operating normally. Standard fees apply. Block utilization is at 46.2%, and recent blocks imply about 1616 transactions per minute.
Understanding the Full Suite of Network Metrics
The Health Score (46/100) is a broad stress indicator. The IPI (46/100) is more precise — it measures the specific competitive pressure for block inclusion by combining tx volume deviation, block fullness, and fee competition. The Spike Score (35/100) measures how anomalous current conditions are vs historical baseline: 0–30 = normal, 30–60 = elevated, 60–80 = high, 80–100 = spike.
Fee Competition at 0.931914 GWEI (the P90–P50 priority fee spread) reveals MEV and bot activity. A narrow spread means regular users are transacting normally. A wide spread means automated systems are aggressively outbidding each other for profitable ordering opportunities.
Block Speed Pressure at 60% shows sustained congestion levels. Most blocks are near or over 90% capacity — sustained high demand is driving fees up. The EIP-1559 base fee mechanism responds to this — when blocks consistently exceed the 15M gas target, the base fee rises each block, creating compounding fee pressure.
What Does Each Status Level Mean?
LOW: Network activity is below baseline. IPI under 30, fees below average. Optimal time to transact. NORMAL: Standard conditions. IPI 30–60. Typical fees. HIGH: Elevated demand. IPI 60–80. Consider waiting if transaction is non-urgent. SPIKE: Unusual activity. IPI above 80. Fees significantly elevated — only send urgent transactions.
FAQ
Is the Ethereum network congested?
Status: NORMAL. Health: 46/100. IPI: 46/100 (MEDIUM). Network is operating normally. Standard fees apply.
What does the health score mean?
0–30: low stress. 30–60: moderate. 60–85: high. 85–100: extreme. Current: 46/100. Network stress is moderate (46/100). Standard Way gas is usually fine.
What is the Inclusion Pressure Index?
IPI 46/100 (MEDIUM) — combines tx volume (1616/min), block fullness (46.2%), fee competition (0.931914 GWEI).
What causes Ethereum network congestion?
normal network activity Spike Score: 35/100.