Median gas used

What is "Median gas used"?

The median amount of gas used per transaction, reflecting the typical level of gas consumption.

Why is "Median gas used" important?

The median shows the typical transaction complexity by removing the influence of extremely high values associated with complex smart-contract interactions. Unlike the mean (Mean gas used), the median reflects the gas consumption of a "typical" transaction and is not driven by a small number of unusually complex operations.

The metric helps understand the cost level faced by most users and identify changes in how the network is used.

How is "Median gas used" calculated?

The median is determined by ordering all gas-used values over the period and selecting the central value of the distribution.