History

Block Insights for Block Height 897173

Overview

• Height: 897173
• Timestamp: 1747527300
• Miner: AntPool
• Total Transactions: 1955
• Block Size: 1,960,959 bytes
• Weight: 3,993,801 units
• Coinbase Value: 315,251,086 sats

Noteworthy Observations

1. Transaction Count and Size:

   • This block contains 1,955 transactions, which is below the previous block's count of 2,489. This decline suggests a reduction in throughput, potentially impacting network congestion and fee structures.
   • The block size of approximately 1.96 MB is larger than average, indicating the inclusion of larger transactions or more complex scripts, despite the reduced transaction count.

2. Transaction Fees:

   • The highest transaction fee in this block is 50,000 sats from a single transaction. This is significantly higher than many recent blocks, indicating that certain users prioritized speed in confirming their transactions during this block interval.
   • The overall pattern of fees suggests a competitive bidding environment for transaction confirmations, likely driven by varying market conditions or urgency of transfer.

3. Coinbase Transaction:

   • The coinbase transaction has an OP_RETURN output, which carries additional data in the block. This can imply a utilization of the block for purposes beyond mere transfers, such as storing message data.
   • AntPool, as the miner, has customized the coinbase message, which can signify unique miner branding or community engagement.

Miner Reward Overview

The reward earned by a miner in Bitcoin consists of two primary components:

1. Block Subsidy: This is the fixed number of bitcoins rewarded for mining a block. The recent block mined by EMCD.io (Block Height: 615688) generated a coinbase value of 1,262,933,424 satoshis.

2. Transaction Fees: Miners also earn fees from transactions included in the block. In the latest block, there were 2,940 transactions contributing to the overall fees.

Total Reward Calculation

To determine the total reward for the miner, combine the block subsidy with any transaction fees. While the exact fee totals for 615688 weren't specified, understanding the contribution from the included transaction fees enhances the reward context.

The combination of these two components incentivizes miners to continue securing the Bitcoin network, ensuring transaction validation and network integrity.

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Trends and Anomalies in Blockchain Data

Transaction Characteristics

• Fee Trends: The highest transaction fees have increased across the three blocks. In Block 438752, the top fee was 244,450 sats, while in Block 438753, it rose to 293,284 sats. This indicates a growing urgency or competition for transaction inclusion.

• Transaction Count: There is a marked variance in the number of transactions per block:

  • Block 438751: 916 transactions
  • Block 438752: 511 transactions
  • Block 438753: 2,045 transactions The substantial increase in Block 438753 suggests higher network activity or pending transaction backlog.

Block Size and Weight

• Block Size and Weight Fluctuations: The size and weight of blocks fluctuate but remain around ~1 MB. Block 438752 is slightly less dense than its predecessor, while Block 438753 has a comparable size despite a significantly higher transaction count.

Wallet Types Utilization

• OP_RETURN: The presence of an OP_RETURN in Block 438752 indicates some data-carrying transactions, which is less common. This block had only one OP_RETURN, reflecting a specific use case.

• Wallet Types: The distribution of wallet types shows some shifts, notably in the transition from Block 438751 (49 P2PKH and 2 P2SH) to Block 438753 (43 P2PKH and 3 P2SH), indicating a slight increase in script-based wallet use.

Miner Rewards Overview

In the Bitcoin blockchain, miners earn a reward for adding blocks to the chain. This reward consists of two components: the block subsidy and the transaction fees included in that block.

Current Block Reward

For the block at height 680085, mined by AntPool, the coinbase value was 838,740,707 satoshis (sats). This value represents the total reward for that block, inclusive of transaction fees.

Breakdown of Earnings

• Block Subsidy: The structure of the Bitcoin protocol allows for block subsidies, the exact amount of which can change over time due to the halving events.
• Transaction Fees: This is the aggregate of fees from individual transactions included in the block. Notably, the block recorded a total of 880 transactions.

Example Context

While AntPool earned 838,740,707 sats, the previous block mined by Foundry USA had a coinbase value of 802,329,370 sats. The variance in rewards is influenced by both the block subsidy and the transaction fees from the associated transactions.

In summary, miners continuously earn satoshis for their mining efforts, which reflects both the subsidy and the transaction activity within the block they mine. This incentivizes them to maintain the network's integrity and security.

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