Overview of Ethereum Block 22,129,519
Mined on March 26, 2025, at 07:15:35 UTC, this block represents a snapshot of Ethereum blockchain activity. The block processed 151 transactions, transferring a total of 8.8909 ETH (approximately $18,367.84 at the time).
Key Metrics
- Average Transaction Value: 0.0589 ETH ($121.64)
- Block Reward: 0.02 ETH ($41.32)
- Total Fees Paid: 0.0229 ETH ($47.31)
- Miner Address: 0x95-afe5 (unknown entity)
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Technical Specifications
Block Hash and Parent Data
- Hash: 0x253-d9cbc
- Parent Hash: 0xb78-62aee
- Sha3Uncles: 0x1dc-49347
- State Root: 0xdd3-8ad98
Mining Details
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Nonce | 0 |
| Depth | 715,640 |
| Gas Used | 14,320,518 (39.78%) |
| Gas Limit | 36,000,000 |
| Block Size | 76,208 bytes |
Transaction Analysis
Value Flow
- Total Sent: 8.8909 ETH ($18,367.84)
- Internal Transactions: 35
- Median Transaction Value: 0 ETH (indicating high frequency of micro-transactions)
Rewards Breakdown
- Base Reward: 0.0174 ETH ($35.95)
- Fee Reward: 0.02288 ETH ($47.28)
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FAQ Section
1. How are Ethereum block rewards calculated?
Block rewards consist of a fixed base reward (currently 2 ETH post-EIP-1559) plus transaction fees paid by users. In this block, fees constituted 57% of the total reward.
2. What does "unknown miner" indicate?
The label appears when the miner's identity isn't publicly associated with a mining pool or known entity. This could be an independent miner or a small pool.
3. Why does median transaction value show 0 ETH?
A zero median suggests over half the transactions were contract interactions or micro-transfers below the reporting threshold.
4. How does gas usage affect block creation?
Higher gas usage (39.78% here) indicates more computational work. Ethereum dynamically adjusts gas limits based on network demand.
5. What’s the significance of the state root?
This cryptographic hash verifies all account balances and smart contract data at the block's creation, ensuring chain integrity.
Historical Context
Compared to 2021 blocks:
- Rewards: Down 90% since EIP-1559 implementation
- Gas Efficiency: Improved by 210% post-merge
- Transaction Volume: Increased 4x
Data sourced from beaverbuild.org