Mean gas used

What is "Mean gas used"?

The average amount of gas used per transaction, calculated as the ratio of total gas used to the number of transactions over the selected period.

Why is "Mean gas used" important?

Mean gas used reflects the overall complexity level of transactions on the network. Higher values typically indicate a higher share of complex smart-contract interactions, while lower values indicate a predominance of simple transfers.

The metric helps assess the structure of network activity and application usage patterns.

How is "Mean gas used" calculated?

Mean gas used = total gas used / number of transactions.