Overview of Block 16,492,673
This Ethereum block was mined on January 26, 2023, at 06:06:23 UTC, containing 189 transactions with a total value of 44.2551 ETH ($70,539.03)**. The miner address **0x95-afe5** earned a total reward of **0.06 ETH ($95.64), comprising a base reward and an additional 0.4193 ETH ($668.33) in transaction fees.
Key Metrics
- Average Transaction Value: 0.2342 ETH ($373.22)
- Block Reward: 0.06 ETH ($95.64)
- Gas Used: 13,096,835 (43.66% of the 30,000,000 gas limit)
- Block Size: 84,078 bytes
- Total Difficulty: 5.87500e+22
Technical Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Hash | 0x7e9-3ecdc |
| Parent Hash | 0x0bd-b0e3b |
| State Root | 0x3f1-bd752 |
| Nonce | 0 |
| Uncles | 0 |
| Miner | 0x95-afe5 (Unknown Miner) |
Blockchain Context
- Depth: 6,352,728 blocks
- Distance from Genesis: 2 years, 5 months, 7 days
- Capacity Utilization: 5.35%
Transactions and Value Flow
- Total ETH Sent: 44.255065 ETH ($70,539.03 at the time)
- Internal Transactions: 57
- Current Value Estimate: $112,797 (based on appreciation)
FAQs
Q1: How are Ethereum block rewards calculated?
A: Block rewards consist of a base reward (currently 2 ETH post-EIP-1559) plus transaction fees paid by users. The miner here earned 0.06 ETH + 0.4193 ETH in fees.
Q2: What does "Gas Used" indicate?
A: Gas measures computational effort. This block used 43.66% of its gas limit, indicating moderate activity.
Q3: Why is the miner labeled "Unknown"?
A: The miner’s identity isn’t publicly verified. Addresses like 0x95-afe5 are often pools or private entities.
Q4: How does block difficulty affect mining?
A: Difficulty adjusts to maintain ~13-second block times. Here, it’s 0 (post-Merge), as Ethereum now uses Proof-of-Stake.
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Final Notes
This block exemplifies Ethereum’s pre-Merge mining mechanics, with detailed metadata showcasing transaction volume, fee structures, and network health. For deeper analysis, use explorers like the one linked above.