These nodes store a complete copy of the Ethereum blockchain and validate transactions and blocks in real-time. They can participate in consensus on the Ethereum network.

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A Ethereum node is a device that is connected to the Ethereum network and helps maintain the network by validating transactions and blocks. A node can be any device, such as a personal computer, a server, or a mobile device, that runs **Ethereum client** software and connects to the Ethereum network.

Ethereum Node

These nodes that only store a subset of the blockchain data and rely on other nodes to validate transactions and blocks. They are useful for devices with limited storage capacity or bandwidth.

Ethereum Light Node

Ethereum Full Node

These nodes store the complete transaction history of the Ethereum blockchain, making them useful for researchers and developers who need to access historical data.

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