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 | 25/100 | conditions are normal — fees are within expected range |
| Fee Competition (P90–P50) | 0.988381 GWEI | Moderate spread suggests some competitive bidding in the priority-fee auction. |
| Block Speed Pressure | 45% | Some blocks are near-full, indicating moderate demand. |
| Block Utilization | 45.2% | Block space is available. Transactions confirm without significant competition. |
| Tx per minute (est.) | 1382 | Typical load — ~1,382 tx/min (estimated from recent blocks). |
| Gas Price (Standard) | 0.04904 GWEI | Current cost for Standard Way inclusion |
| Last Block | 26320444 | Avg block time: ~12s |
Fee Reference at Current Network State
| Period | Avg Gas (GWEI) |
|---|---|
| Current | 0.04904 |
| 1 Hour avg | 0.05434 |
| 24 Hour avg | 0.06863 |
| 7 Day avg | 1.34114 |
Updated: 2026-11-01 14:13:39 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 45.2%, and recent blocks imply about 1382 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 (25/100) measures how anomalous current conditions are vs historical baseline: 0–30 = normal, 30–60 = elevated, 60–80 = high, 80–100 = spike.
Fee Competition at 0.988381 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 45% shows sustained congestion levels. Some blocks are near-full, indicating moderate demand. 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 (1382/min), block fullness (45.2%), fee competition (0.988381 GWEI).
What causes Ethereum network congestion?
normal network activity Spike Score: 25/100.
Ethereum gas data source and snapshot
Source: Ethereum network data processed by Logic Encoder. Cached data timestamp: .
- Base fee (Gwei)
- 0.039043898
- Standard estimate (Gwei)
- 0.049043898
- Fast estimate (Gwei)
- 0.067936382
- Block number
- 26320444
This is the initial cached snapshot. The live tracker updates separately as new data arrive. Estimates can change before a transaction is included; they do not guarantee a price or confirmation time.
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