node

Phonetic: /noʊd/

Part of Speech: noun

Category: To be determined

Public blockchains consist of a network of computers which sync the network's data, coordinate transaction requests, and participate in consensus regarding the validity of those transactions; each one of these computers is called a 'node'. A full node is a computer that can fully validate transactions and download the entire data of a specific blockchain. In contrast, a “lightweight” or “light” node does not download all pieces of a blockchain’s data, and uses a different validation process.

Definition source: Consensys Software Inc., A Blockchain Glossary for Beginners

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A participant on a blockchain network that communicates with other participants to ensure the security and integrity of the system.

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A computer participating in a cluster.

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Date first recorded: 2025-01-31

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