Node
Infrastructure
Participant running software to validate, store, and relay data.
A node runs software that connects to peers, propagates transactions and blocks, and may validate or produce blocks depending on its role. Healthy networks depend on many independent nodes.
Frequently asked questions
What types of nodes exist?
Full nodes, archival nodes, validators, and light clients. Each serves different roles and resource needs.Should I run my own node?
Yes if you want verification and privacy. Many teams use their own node plus a provider for redundancy.How do I monitor a node?
Track peers, sync status, disk usage, and logs. Set alerts for downtime or low disk space.