[network] Gas Tracker ⛽

Gas trackers are important for optimizing the performance and cost-effectiveness of transactions on the blockchain network. They help users estimate the cost of their transactions, adjust their gas limits accordingly, and make informed decisions about how to write their code to minimize gas costs and improve the efficiency of their dApps on the network.

Yes, gas trackers can help you save money on transaction fees by providing real-time information on gas prices and network congestion levels. By monitoring and tracking your gas usage, you can adjust your transaction parameters to minimize gas costs and improve your overall efficiency on the network.

Yes, the gas tracker provided by Metaschool is completely free to use.

Gas is usually measured in units of gas price and gas limit, with the total gas cost of a transaction being the product of these two values.

Some important units of measurement on a blockchain gas tracker include:

• Gas price: The cost of each unit of gas, measured in ether or another cryptocurrency. Gas prices can fluctuate based on supply and demand on the network.
• Gas limit: The maximum amount of gas that can be used to execute a transaction. If the gas limit is set too low, a transaction may fail to execute; if it is set too high, the user may pay more than necessary.
• Gas used: The actual amount of gas used in a transaction. This can be compared to the gas limit to determine if the transaction was successful and to calculate the total cost in ether.
• Estimated cost: The estimated cost of a transaction in ether, based on the gas price and gas limit. This can help users determine if the cost of a transaction is reasonable given current network conditions.
• Gas efficiency: A measure of how efficiently a smart contract or transaction uses gas. Contracts or transactions with high gas efficiency are more cost-effective and may be preferred by users.

• Ethereum: Ethereum is the second largest blockchain network after Bitcoin and it is known for its smart contract functionality. As such, it is commonly used for decentralized applications (dApps) and transactions on the Ethereum network require gas. Gas trackers for Ethereum are highly popular because it is the most widely used blockchain for dApps and DeFi applications.
• Binance Chain: Binance Chain is a relatively new blockchain network launched by Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges. It uses a modified version of Ethereum's Virtual Machine (EVM) and is compatible with Ethereum's tools and infrastructure. As a result, it has gained significant popularity among DeFi users, and gas trackers for it are also popular.
• Polygon: Polygon (formerly Matic Network) is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that aims to improve its scalability and reduce the cost of transactions. Gas trackers for Polygon are also popular due to its popularity among Ethereum users.
• Solana: Solana is a high-performance blockchain that uses a unique consensus mechanism called Proof of History (PoH). It is designed to support high-speed transactions and smart contract execution, making it a popular choice among developers building decentralized applications. As such, gas trackers for Solana are also becoming more popular as its adoption grows.
• Cardano: Cardano is a third-generation blockchain that uses a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm and is known for its focus on security and scalability. Gas trackers for Cardano are also gaining popularity as its adoption grows and more decentralized applications are built on the platform.