Block Overview
- Block Height: 22826685
- Block Hash: 0xe9f0f8b2c851b0b2d0ea3e605b34c7cdc574d59a5fc1b9f79660ebc81d867edc
- Confirmation Count: 2,180
- Timestamp: 2025-07-02 04:10:47 UTC
- Parent Block Hash: 0xecb09a42efbbc0222cd932cc2cf4f92966cc3a0fafda8a681bd356b74353356f
Transaction Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transactions | 348 |
| Internal Transactions | 1,980 |
| Token Transfers | 428 |
| NFT Transfers | 6 |
| Withdrawals | 16 |
Technical Specifications
- Block Size: 167,846 bytes
Gas Statistics:
- Consumed: 31,055,437 (86.35% of limit)
- Limit: 35,964,845
- Average Price: 5.78629826 Gwei
- Base Fee: 2.74489054 Gwei
- Total Difficulty: --
- State Root: 0xcfa456b90844b226c38dedb0a7a699c101eece530ce73c1db5e935e59f186aab
- Withdrawal Root: 0x2fae0a9763739947f0ce5cd7ebe99b5f55dff96d1f7a664ea2e9a0d6cf7cb0c8
- Nonce: 0
Economic Metrics
Block Reward: 0.09445224575117038 ETH
- Base Reward: 0 ETH
- Fee Reward: 0.17969602114331354 ETH
- Burned Fees: 0.08524377539214316 ETH
- Validator: 0x95222290dd7278aa3ddd389cc1e1d165cc4bafe5
- Extra Data: beaverbuild.org (0x6265617665726275696c642e6f7267)
Key Blockchain Concepts Explained
Gas Mechanisms
Ethereum's gas system ensures network stability by:
- Gas Limit: Maximum computational work per block
- Base Fee: Dynamically adjusted minimum fee
- Priority Fee: Optional tip for validators
👉 Learn more about Ethereum gas optimization
Block Validation Process
- Validator selection via Proof-of-Stake
- Transaction bundling and execution
- State root calculation
- Network propagation
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Ethereum blocks validated?
Validators are randomly selected through Ethereum's consensus algorithm to propose and attest blocks. Successful validation requires majority network agreement.
What determines gas prices?
Gas prices fluctuate based on:
- Network demand
- Block space availability
- Transaction complexity
- User-specified priority fees
Why are fees burned?
EIP-1559 introduced fee burning to:
👉 Understand Ethereum's economic model
- Reduce ETH supply over time
- Create deflationary pressure
- Stabilize transaction costs
How long does block confirmation take?
Average confirmation time is 12 seconds, but finality requires:
- 2 epochs (~12 minutes) for basic confirmation
- 64 epochs (~6.4 hours) for full finality
Future-Proofing Ethereum Transactions
To optimize your Ethereum experience:
- Monitor real-time gas prices
- Schedule transactions during low-traffic periods
- Use batch transactions when possible
- Stay updated on protocol upgrades
The detailed analysis of block 22826685 demonstrates Ethereum's robust architecture, combining security, efficiency, and economic sustainability. As the network evolves, these fundamental mechanisms continue to support its position as a leading smart contract platform.