Ethereum Network Status (Live)

Network status: NORMAL. Network is operating normally. Standard fees apply.

Network stress is moderate (47/100). Standard Way gas is usually fine.

Full Network Intelligence Dashboard

MetricValueInterpretation
Network StatusNORMALNetwork is operating normally. Standard fees apply.
Health Score47/100Network stress is moderate (47/100). Standard Way gas is usually fine.
Inclusion Pressure Index (IPI)47/100 — MEDIUMModerate competition. Standard Way gas gives reliable next-block inclusion.
Spike Score30/100conditions are normal — fees are within expected range
Fee Competition (P90–P50)1.000138 GWEIModerate spread suggests some competitive bidding in the priority-fee auction.
Block Speed Pressure55%Some blocks are near-full, indicating moderate demand.
Block Utilization48.2%Block space is available. Transactions confirm without significant competition.
Tx per minute (est.)1231Typical load — ~1,231 tx/min (estimated from recent blocks).
Gas Price (Standard)0.12668 GWEICurrent cost for Standard Way inclusion
Last Block25124413Avg block time: ~12s

Fee Reference at Current Network State

PeriodAvg Gas (GWEI)
Current0.12668
1 Hour avg0.15106
24 Hour avg0.23722
7 Day avg0.45414

Updated: 20:14 UTC

Is the Ethereum Network Congested Right Now?

Current Ethereum network status is NORMAL with a health score of 47/100 and Inclusion Pressure Index of 47/100 (MEDIUM). Network is operating normally. Standard fees apply. Block utilization is at 48.2%, and recent blocks imply about 1231 transactions per minute.

Understanding the Full Suite of Network Metrics

The Health Score (47/100) is a broad stress indicator. The IPI (47/100) 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 (30/100) measures how anomalous current conditions are vs historical baseline: 0–30 = normal, 30–60 = elevated, 60–80 = high, 80–100 = spike.

Fee Competition at 1.000138 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 55% 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: 47/100. IPI: 47/100 (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: 47/100. Network stress is moderate (47/100). Standard Way gas is usually fine.

What is the Inclusion Pressure Index?

IPI 47/100 (MEDIUM) — combines tx volume (1231/min), block fullness (48.2%), fee competition (1.000138 GWEI).

What causes Ethereum network congestion?

normal network activity Spike Score: 30/100.