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Base API method eth_gasPrice
retrieves the current gas price, which is crucial for executing transactions on the Base network. The gas price is determined by the demand for transaction processing and the supply of miners willing to process transactions.
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Parameters
none
β This method does not require any parameters.
Response
result
β the current gas price, encoded as a hexadecimal string. This value fluctuates based on network activity and miner demand.
Use case
The eth_gasPrice
method is essential for:
- Users and applications preparing to send transactions, enabling them to set an appropriate gas price to ensure timely transaction processing.
- Wallets and interfaces that provide gas price suggestions to optimize for cost and confirmation time.
- Developers and analysts monitoring the Base network's congestion and transaction costs.
Try the eth_gasPrice
RPC method yourself
eth_gasPrice
RPC method yourself