Gas Limit of a Block
The maximum total gas allowed for all transactions included in an Ethereum block.
What is Gas Limit of a Block?
The block gas limit on Ethereum caps the total gas that all transactions in a single block can consume, controlling the computational load on the network. As of 2025, Ethereum’s block gas limit is approximately 30 million gas, adjusted dynamically by validators under EIP-1559 rules to manage network congestion. This limit ensures blocks are processed efficiently within the 12-second slot time, balancing throughput and decentralization. Exceeding the block gas limit prevents a block from being valid, maintaining network stability.
Related Terms
Liquidity Pool (DEX)
A liquidity pool is a smart contract on a decentralized exchange (DEX) that holds a pair of tokens, enabling automated trading and liquidity provision without traditional order books.
Solana Compute Units
The smallest unit of measurement for tracking the consumption of computational resources required to process transactions or execute programs on the Solana blockchain.
LMD-GHOST
A fork choice algorithm used with Casper FFG to determine the canonical head of the Ethereum Beacon Chain.
mBridge
A multi-CBDC platform for cross-border payments using blockchain.
TVL (DEX)
Total Value Locked (TVL) on a decentralized exchange (DEX) is the total dollar value of digital assets deposited into liquidity pools, representing the capital available for trading and fee generation.
Margin Call (Lending)
A notification to borrowers to add collateral or repay part of a loan to restore a safe LTV ratio.