Mempool

Infrastructure

Pool of pending transactions awaiting inclusion in a block.

The mempool is a queue of pending transactions. Nodes use it to decide what to include next. If a transaction is slow, try raising the fee or replacing the pending nonce.

Frequently asked questions

  • Why is my transaction stuck in the mempool?
    The fee may be too low, or a prior nonce is pending. You can replace or cancel if your wallet supports it.
  • Are all mempools the same?
    No. Different nodes and relays can have slightly different views due to propagation and filters.
  • How can I avoid public mempools?
    Use private relays or submit through services that protect order flow when available.